Riddles

A riddle is a tricky question or puzzle. You have to think carefully to find the answer. Riddles often use clever words that mean more than one thing. People have enjoyed solving riddles for thousands of years.

How Riddles Work

A riddle gives you clues about something. The clues may sound confusing at first. You have to use your imagination to guess the answer. Some riddles rhyme to make them easier to remember.

A Famous Riddle

One old Greek riddle asks, 'What walks on four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three at night?' The answer is a person. They crawl as a baby, walk as an adult, and use a cane when old. This riddle is over 2,000 years old.

Fun Facts

• Riddles were carved on stone tablets in ancient Babylon.
• In 'The Hobbit,' there is a famous riddle contest in a dark cave.
• Some riddles were once used to test how smart people were.

Did You Know?

Riddles help your brain grow stronger by teaching it to think in new ways.