Short Riddles With Answers
Short riddles are easy to remember and easy to share. Each one is only a line or two long, so you can try several in a minute.
Tip: Short riddles pack the whole clue into a few words. Think about every word.
458 riddles in this collection, page 12 of 12. Tap a riddle for the answer, or open it for the full explanation.
Why was the heart so good at math?
There are 15 bunnies in a box and 6 are taken out. How many bunnies are left?
Ava counts baskets in a pattern: 2, 6, 10, 14. How many baskets come next?
What is a leprechaun's favorite kind of ice cream?
Leo puts 9 chicks in each of 3 boxes. How many chicks is that altogether?
A row goes: pie, pie, pumpkin, pie, pie, pumpkin, pie, pie. What comes next?
I have long ears and a fluffy tail, and I hop through the garden. What am I?
A line goes: bee, butterfly, bee, butterfly, bee. What comes next?
I am a tool with long teeth, and I gather the leaves into a pile. What am I?
Lily counts turkeys in a pattern: 2, 6, 10, 14. How many turkeys come next?
I am a glowing string of tiny bulbs wrapped around a tree. What am I?
Frequently asked questions
- Why are short riddles popular?
- They fit a message, a lunch box note or a car ride, and they are easy to pass on.