Steve Riddles 
Riddle: What kind of coat is best put on wet? Answer: A coat of paint Riddle Explanation + Meaning A coat of paint is a layer or application of paint that you put on surfaces like walls, doors, and furniture. The riddle asks about a "coat" that is best when applied wet, which might confuse … Read more
Riddle: How is the moon like a dollar? Answer: It has 4 quarters Riddle Explanation + Meaning The moon and a dollar are similar because both can be divided into four parts. When we look at a dollar, it can be physically divided into four quarters, each worth 25 cents. Similarly, the moon goes through … Read more
Riddle: What is at the end of a rainbow? Answer: The letter W Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle plays with words rather than the physical world around us. When most people think about the end of a rainbow, they might imagine a pot of gold or some magical ending. However, the riddle is not … Read more
Riddle: Where do turkeys go to dance? Answer: The butter ball Riddle Explanation + Meaning The answer to this riddle is a play on words that combines the idea of a dance event with a product name. When we think of dancing, we might picture a ball, which is a formal gathering where people dance. … Read more
Riddle: What has a heart that doesn’t beat? Answer: An artichoke Riddle Explanation + Meaning An artichoke is a type of vegetable that is known for its unique structure and taste. Unlike humans or animals, an artichoke doesn’t have a beating heart. However, the center of the artichoke is commonly referred to as the "heart." … Read more
Riddle: Two men are in a desert. They both have packs on. One of the guys is dead. The guy who is alive has his pack open, the guy who is dead has his pack closed. What is in the pack? Answer: An unopened parachute Riddle Explanation + Meaning The riddle is about understanding why … Read more
Riddle: What did the mountain climber name his son? Answer: Cliff Riddle Explanation + Meaning The answer to this riddle is simple and clever at the same time. A mountain climber is someone who climbs mountains, which often have cliffs. A cliff is a steep face of rock and soil. Naming his son "Cliff" makes … Read more
Riddle: I have two arms, one leg, and a head but no eyes. What am I? Answer: A shirt Riddle Explanation + Meaning The answer to this riddle is a shirt. Let’s break down the riddle to understand why. A shirt is a piece of clothing that typically has two sleeves, which can be seen … Read more
Riddle: A girl got killed. The killer took her iPhone EarPods, piano, and money. What did the killer take first? Answer: Her life Riddle Explanation + Meaning The correct answer to this riddle is her life. This riddle uses a play on words to mislead the reader into focusing on the material items mentioned – … Read more
Riddle: I met a man on the London Bridge. He tipped his hat and drew his name. In this riddle, I told you his name. Answer: Andrew Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle uses a play on words to hide the man’s name in plain sight. When we say someone "drew his name," it might … Read more
Riddle: How many seconds are in a year? Answer: 12 Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle might first seem like it’s asking about time, specifically how many seconds you can count in a whole year. However, the trick lies in the play on words and the double meaning of "seconds." When we hear the question, … Read more
Riddle: We hurt without moving. We poison without touching. We bear the truth and the lies. We are not to be judged by our size. What are we? Answer: Words Riddle Explanation + Meaning Words are the answer to this riddle, and it’s fascinating to see why. Firstly, words can hurt someone’s feelings or make … Read more
Riddle: When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? Answer: In the dictionary Riddle Explanation + Meaning In the dictionary, words are organized in alphabetical order. This means that words are listed from A to Z based on their first letters, and then the second letters if the first are the same, and so on. Since the … Read more
Riddle: Why do mummies like Christmas so much? Answer: Because of all the wrapping Riddle Explanation + Meaning Mummies are famous for being wrapped in bandages. These bandages are a big part of what makes a mummy look like a mummy. On Christmas, one of the common traditions is to wrap gifts in decorative paper. … Read more
Riddle: Why did Snap, Crackle, and Pop get scared? Answer: They heard there was a cereal killer on the loose. Riddle Explanation + Meaning Snap, Crackle, and Pop are known as the mascots for Rice Krispies, a popular breakfast cereal. The riddle plays on the words "cereal" and "serial," which sound the same but have … Read more
Riddle: What did the left eye say to the right eye? Answer: Between you and me, something smells Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle is a playful use of words to describe something very simple in a humorous way. The left eye and the right eye are on either side of the nose. When the … Read more
Riddle: What goes around the world and stays in a corner? Answer: A postage stamp Riddle Explanation + Meaning A postage stamp is a small piece of paper that you put on a letter or package before mailing it. This riddle might seem puzzling at first because how can something travel the world yet remain … Read more
Riddle: What did one toilet say to the other? Answer: You look flushed Riddle Explanation + Meaning The riddle is a play on words involving the word "flushed." In everyday language, when someone looks "flushed," it means their face appears red or pink, usually because they are embarrassed, hot, or excited. However, toilets are associated … Read more
Riddle: Four cars come to a four-way stop, all coming from a different direction. They can’t decide who got there first, so they all go forward at the same time. They do not crash into each other, but all four cars go. How is this possible? Answer: They all made right-hand turns. Riddle Explanation + … Read more
Riddle: What has many eyes but cannot see? Answer: A potato Riddle Explanation + Meaning A potato is a common vegetable that you might find in your kitchen. The "eyes" of a potato are not like the eyes on your face that you see with. Instead, these eyes are small spots or buds on the … Read more