Riddles are the oldest brain teasers around, and these five are all about things you see every day. Read each one slowly, picture the clues, and see if the answer pops into your head.
Read each riddle and type what you think it is.
I follow you all day long, but I am never invited. I grow long at sunset and tiny at noon. What am I?
I show you your face but never say a word. I copy every move you make, though left becomes right. What am I?
I have four legs, a head and a foot, yet I never take a single step. You spend hours on me each night. What am I?
I have an eye but cannot see. I pull a thread wherever I go. What am I?
I have many teeth but never bite. I help you look neat every morning. What am I?
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How to Play
- Read each riddle and type your answer in the box.
- Press Check. Capital letters do not matter, and “a” or “the” is fine to leave out.
- Use Hint for a clue, or Show Answer to see the solution.
- Your progress is saved on this device.
A Tip for Riddles
Most riddles describe an ordinary object in an unusual way, often with words that have two meanings, like “teeth,” “eye” or “foot.” Ask yourself which clue words could mean something else, and the answer often appears.