Funny riddle

What gets wetter and wetter the more it helps you dry off?

A towel. As a towel wipes away water from your body, it absorbs the moisture and becomes wet itself.

About this riddle

Funny riddles trade logic for a punchline. The answer is often a pun, so say it out loud and listen for the sound-alike.

Difficulty: Easy. More like this: Funny riddles with answers or try Wordle for a different kind of puzzle.

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