I am an odd number. Take away one letter from my spelled-out name, and I become even. What number am I?
Seven.
Removing the letter 'S' from the word 'SEVEN' leaves 'EVEN'.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
Difficulty: Easy. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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