Today’s five riddles are all about ordinary things you probably touched this week. Read each one slowly and picture what it describes, and see whether the answer comes to you before you tap Hint.
Read each riddle and type the answer.
I fold up small but spread out wide, and I keep you dry when the sky starts to cry. What am I?
I have many steps but I never take a walk. I carry you up and down without moving an inch myself. What am I?
I have twelve pages and hang on a nail. Every month, someone turns me over, and still I never get tired. What am I?
I have five fingers but I am not a hand. I keep yours warm when the winter winds blow. What am I?
I live on a ring with my relatives. I can lock up your secrets or let them out, and I turn but I am no wheel. What am I?
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How to Play
- Type your answer in the box and tap Check.
- Stuck? Tap Hint for a gentle nudge, or Show answer when you are ready.
- Capital letters, spaces and punctuation do not matter.
- Your progress is saved on this device, so you can come back later.
A Tip for Riddles
Riddles usually describe an everyday object in an unusual way. Ask yourself which part of the description is a clue, and which part is just a playful twist. Reading the riddle out loud sometimes makes the answer click.