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  1. What has a mouth but can't talk?
  2. A plane crashed on the border of US and Canada. Where do they bury the survivors?
  3. Salty water everywhere but not sea in sight.
  4. I love to dance and twist and prance. I shake my tail, as away I sail. Wingless I fly into the sky.
  5. What can you lose that will cause other people to lose theirs too?
  6. This is a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry.
  7. What dresses for summer and sheds in the winter?
  8. What runs but cannot walk?
  9. What do people make that you can't see?
  10. I am million people's wakeup call. What am I?
  11. I am green and ugly and come out at night with a crumple old broom. Who am I?
  12. What can hold all days, weeks, and months but still fit on a table?
  13. Attracted by light but flies at night. It's winged and hairy but not too scary. What is it?
  14. What comes down but never back goes up?
  15. Sport olympians use this to get high jump up in the air.
  16. Hot tempered and sometimes it blows its top, making a mess of everything.
  17. Without feather or wing I fly, but you'll known what I am when I hover near by. What am I?
  18. I am the noise Santa's reindeers make. What am I?
  19. What has a brown coat, a long tail, and lives in house or shed but most active while you're in bed?
  20. What has teeth but no mouth?
  21. Everybody's got one.
  22. It is a gruesome form of betray.
  23. I can be full, but I will never spill. I disappear at times, but return I always will.
  24. What can be seen but not touched?
  25. When this is found in a road you are forced to make a decision.
  26. Many foods can make me strong but give me water and I won't last long.
  27. You may have to assure your date's dad that you have these kind of intentions.
  28. He died for people's entertainment.
  29. Fighting technique taken from rams.
  30. This is your stomach's way of letting you know you've neglected it.
  31. What gets beaten, and whipped, but never cries?
  32. A precious fluid, thicker than water.
  33. I have two hands but cannot clap.
  34. What gets broken without being held?
  35. What has 3 feet but cannot walk?
  36. What goes in the water black and comes out red?
  37. What do you have when you're sitting down that you don't have when you're standing up?
  38. What has a big mouth, yet never speaks?
  39. This both describes a gorgeous woman and an excellent punch.
  40. You use lots of me, yet right you use me when you're done. What am I?
  41. When it's dirty this should never be aired in public.
  42. Low on cash? Pick out items from this rack.
  43. Maritime marauders.
  44. Two-year-old children who throw tantrums get this nickname. So did the tsar Ivan.
  45. Dragons are known to do this to their gold.
  46. Salty water everywhere but not a sea in sight.
  47. Sauerkraut owes its existence to this head.
  48. The weapon of choice to create the biggest shock.
  49. What is as big as you are and yet does not weigh anything?
  50. Cycle, cycle, cycle.
  51. Timid or weak people are said to not have these.
  52. What you become during a workout?
  53. Up on high I wave away but not a word can I say.
  54. His big belly supposedly has the ability to dispense good fortune.
  55. The artistic vandal's best friend.
  56. A setting that proved to be deadly for Abraham Lincoln.
  57. I love to twist and dance. Though wingless, I fly high up into the sky. What am I?
  58. The itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot variety is quite popular.
  59. An art-form and a web-browser.
  60. Slang for the male half in a marriage.
  61. What dentists battle on a daily basis.
  62. They are the shore's gallant knights.
  63. What has a ring but no finger?
  64. If it is absolute, it will corrupt absolutely.
  65. Environmentalists want to keep this from drying.
  66. I am the red tongue of the earth, that buries cities.
  67. What can you blow up and keep intact?
  68. What sphinxes employ and players enjoy.
  69. The little pink nub that helps rectify mistakes.
  70. Watches students at the prom to make sure there's no funny business.
  71. What can be broken without being touched?
  72. I am always hungry, I must always be fed. The finger I lick will soon turn red.
  73. Responsible for the toupee industry.
  74. Every team needs one of these before hitting the field. Get pumped!
  75. Brings celebrities into your home every night.
  76. What is black when it is clean and white when it is dirty?
  77. U always follows me but I am rarely seen. What am I?
  78. He prefers to travel on vines and pal around with gorillas.
  79. I am so simple that I can only point. Yet I guide men all over the world.
  80. Has four legs, but is not alive.
  81. These are knee-length formal wear for men popular in the highlands.
  82. People in love are often bound to this.
  83. An accessory sported by many construction workers.
  84. Hearing something unexpected or touching a live wire can have this effect.
  85. With hands that can't hold and eyes that can't see, she's cherished by some but has no real family. Who is she?
  86. Fred and Wilma's child, named after a stone.
  87. They are toothy nocturnal immortals.
  88. A salutation from the islands.
  89. It is a desert oasis where money magically appears or disappears from your pocket.
  90. These women make princesses scrub floors and sometimes try to poison them with apples.
  91. It is a common and favored clothing material among biker gangs and superheroes.
  92. What speeds on a track but isn't in a race and has a whistle to announce its steady pace?
  93. Someone who is enthusiastic about tending the garden is said to have this appendage.
  94. The more I lie, the more people trust me. Who am I?
  95. Perhaps the most important adjective for ballerinas and princesses.
  96. A person's greatest asset.
  97. Some keep it in a dumpster while others keep it in their trunk.
  98. Soldiers fight it but never changes.
  99. The signature stroll of ducks and penguins.
  100. Surname of the pilot of the Millennium Falcon.
  101. Other terms for this handy device include doohicky, doo-dad, and whatchyamacallit.
  102. They are the group who manages the winged engines of war.
  103. The one fashion accessory farmers and hipsters can agree upon.
  104. Brings the sky a lot closer.
  105. What looks back but cannot see?
  106. What has 2 banks but no money?
  107. The plant that is responsible for spreading a lot of gossip.
  108. Whipping one of these out in the wrong setting is said to be terrible luck.
  109. You can swallow me, but I can also swallow you.
  110. A section of the calendar dedicated to mother nature.
  111. Rotten trees and Jack-O-Lanterns have this characteristic in common.
  112. Men in skirts blow into these.
  113. What can you always count on?
  114. They put the heat in pop tarts
  115. Serves as a go between in business.
  116. I never was but am always to be, and everyone looks forward to me.
  117. A little house full of meat, no door to go in and eat.
  118. They live only in stories, taller than three storeys.
  119. If you were to take two apples from three apples, how many would you have?
  120. Hold these between your knees if you want to set a Cuban beat.
  121. I am someone you don't know. Who am I?
  122. It's held in the hand when going out.
  123. The athletically challenged spend a good deal of time on this seat made of pine.
  124. I can be found in water but never wet. What am I?
  125. My neighbor makes mistakes. I get rid of them. Who am I?
  126. What do you call a greedy grumpy holiday hater?
  127. I have legs but never walk, I may have flowers but no soil, I hold food but never eat.
  128. The ball drops when the clock hits this.
  129. Sends paper without using the post office.
  130. It has 8 arms and lots of ink but can't write a word.
  131. A building filled with books you can't buy.
  132. Dorothy had a severe disagreement with a woman of this magical persuasion.
  133. Could be described as the cranium's version of snow.
  134. I open wide and tight I shut, sharp am I and paper-cut fingers too. So do take care, I'm good and bad, so best beware.
  135. In the forest, this blends in just right, but every December it is covered with lights. What is it?
  136. Defends your noggin from the hard pavement.
  137. Tiny creatures that have a special relationship with flowers.
  138. What stays on the ground but never gets dirty?
  139. You might accuse someone living with a stolen identity of being this.
  140. This became a fashion statement in the garden of Eden.
  141. A big shiny black car nobody wants to be a passenger in.
  142. A white horned symbol of purity and grace.
  143. It's tough as nails, or soft as snow. People use it for their rink, some just put in their drink.
  144. What can speak without a tongue and listen without ears?
  145. An art-form and its colourful result.
  146. What has one hand longer than the other, and goes on all day and night?
  147. The epic tale of two women battling over a sparkly pair of shoes.
  148. Commits friendly home invasions one night a year.
  149. It is sometimes known to have silver linings.
  150. What flies without wings?
  151. You row in one while you float.
  152. Ambitious people will climb the social version of this contraption.
  153. What can get you there in eco style, pushed by your legs mile after mile?
  154. This is in a realm of true and in a realm false, but you experience me as you turn and toss.
  155. A certain wizard resided in a city made from this gemstone.
  156. It is the electronic version of junk mail or a salty meat in a can.
  157. He has a genie to thank for the fact that he married a princess.
  158. Found under bridges and on the Internet.
  159. In the Tour de France, what is the position of a rider, after he passes the second placed rider?
  160. Round as an apple, deep as a cup, and all the kings' horses can't fill it up. What is it?
  161. Poorly behaved children often find themselves sitting in these.
  162. What can burn the eyes, sting the mouth, yet be consumed and thought delicious?
  163. What goes through a door but never goes in and never comes out?
  164. You can have it, and be at it, But it never lasts forever.
  165. Fly with me to the Pitch! With a seeker, a keeper, Or a chaser, a beater, Wizard or witch; I play a mean game of Quidditch. What am I?
  166. During what month do people sleep the least? (Also asked in this range as "What month do people sleep the least?")
  167. Do what he says and you'll be fine, don't and you lose the game.
  168. Sheets of paper that tell new stories each day.
  169. A sport with love and service played by singles and pairs.
  170. Its days are numbered.
  171. If you drive on this, pedestrians and the police will be pretty upset with you.
  172. What has two hands, a round face, always runs, but stays in place?
  173. What is used to yell in a text?
  174. It's anything but amusing when this body part gets hit.
  175. An office supply that's shaped like a trombone.
  176. Beautiful girls strut and sexy men 'do their little turn' on this.
  177. What is not a ball but yet a sphere, and holds all lands and people year after year?
  178. The negative hero in each story.
  179. My teeth are sharp, my back is straight, to cut things up it is my fate.
  180. You'll have to consult an optometrist if you want to improve this.
  181. If you blow past your destination, you'll have to throw your car into this.
  182. Where can you find roads without cars, forests without trees and cities without houses?
  183. It breathes fire in fairy-tales.
  184. An appropriately loud response to fear, excitement, or your team scoring.
  185. Before Google, we actually had to physically look things up in this building full of knowledge.
  186. This food is a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry.
  187. I am ten little beans you look at every day. What am I?
  188. Some are clean and some are dirty, but all are meant to get a chuckle. Most like it, some take offense from it.
  189. A canvas full of stars.
  190. It is a popular afterlife destination where you want to send people when you're mad at them.
  191. It is a form of plastic money.
  192. A piece of paper that determines the academic fate of kids everywhere.
  193. The famous royal young lady who had several short men following her.
  194. There are four of these, but everyone's favorite seems to be spades.
  195. Talks like this, a green wise man does. Guess my clue, you will.
  196. It is a sound of empty; speak and it'll talk back plenty. But all the more you yack, you'll get the same words back.
  197. They come in many varieties: Red, Black, Dead, and Caspian to name a few.
  198. A doctor might remove one from the neck of a Dracula victim.
  199. Everyone claims to know a way to stop these involuntary contractions, but none of them work.
  200. What do you call bread that has been browned in a small electric oven until it is crispy?

Answers

  1. riverA river has a "mouth" where it meets the sea, but it obviously cannot speak.
  2. Nowhere, because the survivors are alive.This is a trick question — survivors, by definition, are alive and therefore aren't buried.
  3. tearsTears are salty like seawater but come from crying, not the ocean.
  4. kiteA kite dances on the wind with a fluttering tail, soaring skyward without wings.
  5. temperLosing your temper often provokes others around you to lose theirs as well.
  6. pieA pie is defined as a baked dish with a pastry crust on top and bottom, filled with fruit or savory ingredients.
  7. TreeDeciduous trees grow full leaves ('dress up') in summer and shed them in winter.
  8. NoseA runny nose 'runs' (drips) but obviously can't walk.
  9. NoiseNoise is made constantly by people but has no visible form.
  10. Coffee beanCoffee, made from roasted coffee beans, is millions of people's daily wake-up ritual.
  11. WitchThis describes the classic storybook image of a green-skinned witch flying on an old broomstick at night.
  12. CalendarA calendar displays all days, weeks, and months while being small enough to sit on a desk.
  13. MothMoths are famously drawn to light sources and are winged, fuzzy nocturnal insects.
  14. RainRain falls down from clouds and doesn't rise back up on its own.
  15. PolePole vaulters use a long pole to launch themselves high into the air.
  16. VolcanoA volcano is described as 'hot-tempered' because when it erupts ('blows its top'), it spews lava and ash everywhere.
  17. HelicopterA helicopter has no feathers or fixed wings like a plane, yet it can fly and hover in place.
  18. JingleSanta's reindeer are often described as making a 'jingle' sound, like sleigh bells.
  19. MouseA mouse is small, brown-coated, long-tailed, and most active at night while people sleep.
  20. SawA saw blade has sharp teeth used for cutting, but obviously no mouth.
  21. SecretEveryone has at least one secret they keep to themselves.
  22. BackstabA 'backstab' describes an especially vicious, treacherous betrayal, often of someone close to you.
  23. MoonThe moon can appear 'full' without ever spilling anything, and it seems to disappear (new moon) before reliably returning each month.
  24. A shadowA shadow is visible on a surface, but since it's just an absence of light, there's nothing physical there to touch.
  25. A forkA fork in the road splits into two paths, forcing you to choose which direction to take.
  26. FireFuel (like wood or oil) makes a fire burn stronger, but pouring water on it will quickly put it out.
  27. Honorable (intentions)A protective parent often wants reassurance that their child's date has honorable intentions.
  28. A gladiatorRoman gladiators fought, and often died, in the arena purely to entertain crowds of spectators.
  29. A head-buttRams fight by ramming their heads together, which is exactly what a head-butt mimics.
  30. A grumbleA stomach grumbles or growls audibly when it's empty and hasn't been fed in a while.
  31. An eggIn cooking, eggs are 'beaten' and 'whipped' to prepare them, but being inanimate they never actually cry.
  32. BloodBlood is denser than water, and the phrase 'blood is thicker than water' emphasizes family bonds as more important than casual ties.
  33. A clockA clock's hour and minute 'hands' point at numbers but can't physically come together to clap.
  34. A promiseA promise is an intangible commitment, so it can be 'broken' (not kept) without ever being physically held.
  35. A yardstickA yardstick measures exactly three feet (36 inches) in length, but as a tool it obviously can't walk.
  36. A lobsterLive lobsters are typically dark bluish-black, but turn bright red once cooked in boiling water.
  37. A lapA 'lap' only exists as the flat surface formed by your thighs when you sit; it disappears when you stand.
  38. A jarA jar has a wide opening called its 'mouth,' but being an inanimate object, it never actually talks.
  39. A knockout"Knockout" is slang for a strikingly beautiful person and also describes a powerful, fight-ending punch.
  40. Toilet paperPeople go through a lot of toilet paper, and using it correctly matters most once you're finished.
  41. LaundryThe idiom "airing your dirty laundry" means exposing private, embarrassing matters in public, playing on both the literal and figurative meaning.
  42. The clearance rackShoppers on a tight budget often look for deeply discounted items on the clearance rack.
  43. PiratesPirates are seafaring raiders who plunder ships, fitting the description of "maritime marauders."
  44. TerribleToddlers are often called "the terrible twos," and Tsar Ivan IV of Russia is famously known as "Ivan the Terrible."
  45. HoardIn myth and fantasy, dragons famously hoard, collect and jealously guard, piles of treasure.
  46. TearsTears are salty just like seawater, but they come from crying rather than an ocean.
  47. CabbageSauerkraut is made from fermented shredded cabbage, so a "head" of cabbage is what makes it possible.
  48. A stun gunA stun gun delivers an electric shock, literally shocking its target, a pun on "shock."
  49. Your shadowA shadow matches your size and shape exactly but has no mass or weight at all.
  50. A tricycleSaying "cycle" three times represents "tri-cycle," three cycles.
  51. A backbone"Backbone" is used figuratively to mean courage or resolve; someone timid is said to "lack backbone."
  52. SweatyPhysical exertion during a workout makes your body perspire, leaving you sweaty.
  53. A flagA flag waves in the breeze atop a pole but, being an inanimate object, cannot actually speak.
  54. BuddhaStatues of a laughing, round-bellied Buddha are popularly believed in folk tradition to bring good luck when rubbed.
  55. Spray paintSpray paint is the tool of choice for graffiti artists, and vandals, creating art quickly on walls and surfaces.
  56. A theaterLincoln was assassinated while watching a play at Ford's Theatre, making a theater the deadly setting.
  57. A kiteA kite twists and dances on the wind and, despite having no wings, soars high into the sky. A near-identical riddle, #924 in the source, repeats this wording almost verbatim with the same answer and was merged into this entry as a duplicate.
  58. A bikiniThis references the classic novelty song about an "itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini."
  59. OperaOpera is a classical art form combining music and drama, and it's also the name of a web browser.
  60. Hubby"Hubby" is a common informal nickname for "husband."
  61. CavitiesCavities, or tooth decay, are the primary problem dentists work to prevent and treat every day.
  62. The coast guardThe coast guard protects the shoreline and rescues those in peril, much like knights defending a realm.
  63. A phoneA telephone "rings" to signal an incoming call, though it has no finger to wear an actual ring.
  64. PowerThis riddle references the famous saying that power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
  65. A wetlandWetlands are critical ecosystems that environmentalists work to protect from drying out and disappearing.
  66. LavaLava is the glowing red molten rock that can bury entire cities during volcanic eruptions, as at Pompeii.
  67. A balloonInflating, or "blowing up," a balloon fills it with air without destroying it, unlike "blowing up" something explosively.
  68. A riddleThe mythical Sphinx famously posed riddles to travelers, and riddles are also a fun form of wordplay for game players.
  69. An eraserThe pink rubber nub on the end of a pencil is an eraser, used to correct writing mistakes.
  70. A chaperoneChaperones are adults assigned to supervise students at events like prom to prevent inappropriate behavior.
  71. A promiseA promise can be "broken" simply by failing to keep it, with no physical contact involved.
  72. FireFire must be continuously "fed" fuel to keep burning, and touching, or "licking," it will burn your finger red.
  73. A bald spotA receding hairline or bald spot is exactly what drives people to buy toupees to cover it up.
  74. A pep talkA pep talk is a motivational speech coaches give teams before a game to get them energized.
  75. TelevisionTelevision broadcasts bring actors, musicians, and other celebrities into viewers' living rooms nightly.
  76. A blackboardA chalkboard is black when freshly cleaned but looks white and chalky when covered in dust from writing.
  77. The letter QIn English spelling, the letter Q is almost always followed by U, yet Q itself appears far less often than other letters.
  78. TarzanTarzan, the fictional jungle hero, famously swings through the jungle on vines and lives alongside gorillas.
  79. A compassA compass needle can only point, toward magnetic north, yet that simple function is enough to guide travelers anywhere on Earth.
  80. A chairA chair has "legs" like an animal but is an inanimate object.
  81. KiltsKilts are the traditional knee-length garment worn by men in the Scottish Highlands.
  82. MarriagePeople in love often become "bound" -- legally and emotionally -- through marriage.
  83. A hard hatConstruction workers wear hard hats to protect their heads from falling debris; it's the classic accessory associated with the job.
  84. ShockingBoth a surprising piece of news and an electrical shock can be described as 'shocking.'
  85. A dollA doll has hands and painted eyes that don't actually function, yet children treasure it as if it were a real companion.
  86. Pebbles (Flintstone)Pebbles Flintstone is the daughter of Fred and Wilma in The Flintstones, named after small stones.
  87. VampiresVampires are traditionally depicted with fangs, active only at night, and unable to die of old age.
  88. Aloha'Aloha' is the Hawaiian greeting, fitting for an island salutation.
  89. Las VegasLas Vegas is a city built in the Nevada desert, famous for casinos where fortunes are won and lost.
  90. StepmothersIn fairy tales like Cinderella and Snow White, the wicked stepmother forces the heroine into servitude or tries to have her poisoned.
  91. LeatherLeather jackets and outfits are iconic to both motorcycle riders and many comic-book superheroes.
  92. A trainA train runs along tracks at a steady speed and blows its whistle, without competing in any race.
  93. A green thumb'Having a green thumb' is the common phrase for someone who is skilled at gardening.
  94. A politicianThis is a cynical joke about politicians: the more they lie convincingly, the more voters seem to believe them.
  95. GracefulBoth ballerinas and princesses are prized for moving and carrying themselves gracefully.
  96. Their intelligenceIntelligence is often considered a person's most valuable and enduring resource, more so than wealth or looks.
  97. Junk'Junk' can be thrown into a dumpster, or, as in the phrase 'trunk junk,' kept stashed away in a car's trunk.
  98. WarSoldiers fight in wars, but the grim nature of war itself has remained fundamentally unchanged throughout history.
  99. A waddleDucks and penguins are known for their distinctive side-to-side waddling walk.
  100. SoloHan Solo is the famous pilot of the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars.
  101. A gadget'Gadget' is the general word for a handy device whose exact name you might forget, like 'doohickey' or 'whatchamacallit.'
  102. The air forceThe air force is the military branch responsible for operating warplanes, the 'winged engines of war.'
  103. SuspendersSuspenders are worn by both traditional farmers and modern hipsters as a shared fashion and functional choice.
  104. A telescopeA telescope magnifies distant stars and planets, making the sky appear much closer than it really is.
  105. A reflectionA reflection appears to gaze back at you, but it's just light bouncing off a surface -- it has no actual sight.
  106. A riverA river has a bank on either side of it, but 'bank' here just means the land along the water's edge, not a place with money.
  107. The grapevineThe idiom 'heard it through the grapevine' refers to information passed informally from person to person, like gossip.
  108. An umbrellaOpening an umbrella indoors is a well-known superstition believed to bring bad luck.
  109. WaterYou swallow water when you drink it, but a large body of water, like the sea, can just as easily "swallow" (drown) a person.
  110. Earth DayEarth Day is the annual observance dedicated to environmental awareness and appreciation of nature.
  111. They are hollowA decaying tree trunk and a carved pumpkin both end up hollowed out on the inside.
  112. BagpipesScottish bagpipers traditionally wear kilts (skirts) while blowing air into their bagpipes.
  113. Your fingersFingers are literally what people use to count, making them something you can always 'count on.'
  114. A toasterA toaster is the appliance used to heat up a Pop-Tart before eating it.
  115. MiddlemanA middleman is the intermediary who connects buyers and sellers or two other parties in a business deal.
  116. FutureThe future never technically exists in the present moment; it's always something still to come, which people anticipate.
  117. NutA nut's hard shell fully encloses its edible "meat" (the kernel inside) with no opening to get in.
  118. GiantsGiants exist only in fictional tales and are described as towering taller than a three-story building -- a pun on "stories."
  119. 2It's a trick question about wording: if you take two apples away with you, then you have two apples, regardless of how many are left behind.
  120. BongosBongo drums are traditionally held between the knees while played, and are a staple of Cuban and Latin percussion.
  121. StrangerBy definition, a stranger is simply a person you don't know.
  122. DoorknobYou grip the doorknob in your hand right as you're leaving ("going out") through the door.
  123. BenchLess athletic players spend a lot of time "riding the bench" (often made of pine wood) instead of playing in the game.
  124. ReflectionA reflection appears on the surface of water, but as just an image of light, it never actually gets wet.
  125. EraserSitting next to the pencil that writes the mistakes, the eraser (often on the pencil's end) is what rubs those errors away.
  126. Scrooge"Scrooge," from Dickens's A Christmas Carol, has become a byword for a stingy, grumpy person who hates the holidays.
  127. TableA table has legs that never move, may hold a vase of flowers with no soil of its own, and holds plates of food without ever eating any.
  128. MidnightThe famous Times Square ball drop happens right at midnight, marking the start of the New Year.
  129. FaxA fax machine transmits a copy of a paper document over phone lines, delivering it without ever going through the postal service.
  130. OctopusAn octopus has eight arms and squirts ink for defense, but obviously can't use that ink to actually write anything.
  131. LibraryA library is filled with books available to borrow and read, but not to purchase.
  132. WitchIn The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy clashes fiercely with the Wicked Witch of the West.
  133. DandruffDandruff appears as small white flakes on the scalp, resembling snow falling from the 'cranium.'
  134. ScissorsScissors open and shut with sharp blades that can cut paper -- useful but also capable of nicking your fingers.
  135. EvergreenEvergreens blend into the forest year-round, but one is chosen each December and decorated with lights as a Christmas tree.
  136. HelmetA helmet protects your head from injury if you fall onto hard pavement, such as while biking or skating.
  137. BumblebeeBumblebees pollinate flowers as they gather nectar, forming a close, mutually beneficial relationship with them.
  138. ShadowA shadow lies flat on the ground wherever you go, but being just an absence of light, it can never actually get dirty.
  139. ImposterSomeone using a stolen identity to pass themselves off as another person is, by definition, an imposter.
  140. Fig leafIn the Bible, Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves after eating the forbidden fruit, the first 'clothing.'
  141. HearseA hearse is the black car that carries a coffin to a funeral -- not a ride anyone wants to take as a passenger.
  142. UnicornThe unicorn, with its single white horn, has long symbolized purity and grace in mythology and heraldry.
  143. IceIce can be hard as nails for skating rinks or soft like snow, and it's also the ice people drop into drinks.
  144. TelephoneA telephone transmits speech and sound electronically, with no physical tongue or ears of its own.
  145. PaintingPainting is both the artistic technique and the name for the finished, colorful artwork it produces.
  146. ClockA clock's minute hand is longer than its hour hand, and the clock keeps ticking continuously day and night.
  147. The Wizard of OzIn The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West both want the sparkling ruby slippers.
  148. Santa ClausSanta Claus is said to sneak into homes through chimneys on Christmas Eve, but only to leave gifts, not to cause harm.
  149. CloudThe idiom "every cloud has a silver lining" means even a gloomy situation, like an actual storm cloud, has a bright side.
  150. TimeThe saying "time flies" describes how quickly time passes, even though it has no physical wings.
  151. BoatYou use oars to row a boat, which floats on the water as you do so.
  152. A ladder"Climbing the social ladder" is a common idiom for advancing one's status or career, comparing social advancement to climbing the rungs of a ladder.
  153. A bicycleA bicycle is human-powered via pedaling and produces no emissions, making it an eco-friendly way to travel long distances.
  154. A dreamDreams occur while sleeping, often accompanied by tossing and turning, and blend elements that feel real with things that are entirely fictional.
  155. EmeraldIn "The Wizard of Oz," the Wizard resides in the Emerald City, a city famously built from emerald-green architecture.
  156. Spam"Spam" refers both to unwanted junk email and to the well-known brand of canned, salted meat.
  157. AladdinIn the story of Aladdin, a genie from a magic lamp grants his wishes, ultimately helping him win the hand of Princess Jasmine.
  158. A trollMythological trolls are said to live under bridges, while "internet trolls" are people who provoke others online -- a clever double meaning.
  159. Second place -- passing the second-placed rider only moves you into second, not firstPassing the rider in second place means you take over second place -- you'd need to pass the leader as well to become first.
  160. A wellA well is round like the cross-section of an apple and deep like a cup, yet said to be so deep that even an army's worth of horses couldn't fill it up.
  161. CornersSending a misbehaving child to stand or sit in the corner is a classic, mild form of discipline.
  162. SaltSalt can sting your eyes if it gets in them and has a sharp taste in the mouth, yet it's a common and enjoyable seasoning in food.
  163. A keyholeA keyhole passes through the thickness of a door itself but, being part of the door, never travels in or out of it.
  164. PeaceYou can possess peace and be "at peace," but like most states of being, it is not a permanent condition.
  165. A broomIn the Harry Potter Quidditch games, seekers, keepers, chasers, and beaters -- wizards and witches alike -- all fly across the pitch on broomsticks.
  166. February, because it is the shortest monthWith the fewest days of any month, February gives people the least total sleep time across the month, even at a normal nightly pace. NOTE: riddle #996 in the source ("What month do people sleep the least?") is a near-identical restatement of this same riddle and answer; it has been merged into this single row.
  167. Simon (Simon Says)In the children's game Simon Says, players must obey commands only when prefaced with 'Simon says,' or they're out.
  168. A newspaperA newspaper is printed sheets of paper delivering fresh stories every day.
  169. TennisTennis uses the term 'love' for a zero score and 'service' to start each point, and it's played in both singles and doubles.
  170. A calendarA calendar marks days with numbers, so quite literally its 'days are numbered.'
  171. The sidewalkDriving a car on the sidewalk endangers pedestrians and is illegal, drawing attention from police.
  172. A clockA clock has 'hands' and a round 'face,' and its hands are always moving even though the clock itself doesn't go anywhere.
  173. Caps (all caps)Typing IN ALL CAPS is the common way to convey shouting or yelling in a text message.
  174. The funny boneThe "funny bone" (a nerve near the elbow) causes a sharp, unpleasant tingling when struck, ironic given its name.
  175. A paperclipA standard paperclip is bent into a looping shape resembling the slide of a trombone.
  176. A catwalkModels 'strut' down a fashion runway called a catwalk while showing off outfits.
  177. The EarthThe Earth is a roughly spherical planet that hosts all continents and populations, though it isn't literally a ball.
  178. The villainThe villain is the antagonist, or 'negative hero,' opposing the protagonist in a story.
  179. A sawA saw has sharp, tooth-like blades along a straight edge designed for cutting.
  180. Your sightAn optometrist examines and prescribes corrective lenses to improve your eyesight.
  181. ReverseIf you miss your turn or exit, shifting your car into reverse lets you back up.
  182. A mapA map depicts roads, forests, and cities symbolically on paper without any actual cars, trees, or buildings.
  183. A dragonDragons are the classic fire-breathing creatures of fairy tales and folklore.
  184. A yellA yell is a loud vocal reaction fitting for scary moments, excitement, or celebrating a score.
  185. A libraryLibraries were the traditional place people researched information before internet search engines existed.
  186. A pieA pie is a baked dish with a pastry crust on top and bottom, filled with fruit or a savory meat-and-vegetable mixture.
  187. ToesPeople have ten toes ('little beans') that they see every day, especially when barefoot.
  188. A jokeJokes range from clean to dirty and are meant to get a laugh, though some people find certain jokes offensive.
  189. The night skyThe night sky, dotted with countless stars, resembles a vast painted canvas.
  190. HellPeople commonly say "go to hell" when angry, referencing the mythic afterlife of punishment.
  191. A credit cardA credit card is often called 'plastic money' since it's a plastic substitute for cash.
  192. A report cardA report card records grades that decide whether a student passes, fails, or advances.
  193. Snow WhiteSnow White is the fairy tale princess famously followed and protected by the Seven Dwarfs.
  194. An aceThere are four card suits -- hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades -- and the ace of spades is often considered the most iconic card.
  195. YodaYoda, the small green Jedi Master from Star Wars, is famous for speaking with inverted sentence structure.
  196. An echoAn echo repeats whatever sound (or words) you send into an empty space, matching you shout for shout.
  197. SeaThe Red Sea, Black Sea, Dead Sea, and Caspian Sea are all well-known bodies of water sharing the word 'Sea.'
  198. A fangA doctor treating a vampire bite would remove the fang marks or fang left in the victim's neck.
  199. HiccupsHiccups are involuntary diaphragm spasms, and countless home remedies claim to cure them without reliable success.
  200. ToastBread browned and crisped in a toaster (a small electric oven) becomes toast.