326 Riddles for Adults With Answers - page 2 of 4
What is red but stops on green?
Think about the literal properties of a 'a watermelon.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
When you lose me, you may make others lose theirs.
Think about the literal properties of a 'your temper.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I am always in front of you, but you cannot see me.
Think about the literal properties of a 'your future.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have no legs to dance or lungs to sing, yet I dance and breathe.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a flame.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I rarely get touched but am often held.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a tongue.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have a tongue but can't talk; no legs but sometimes walk.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a shoe.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have two legs, but they only touch the ground when I rest.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a wheelbarrow.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Shorter than the rest; you raise it up when you are happy.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a thumb.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
If you immerse a stone into water, what will it become?
Think about the literal properties of a 'a whetstone'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I hide what is real and true; I can help you find courage inside.
Think about the literal properties of a 'makeup.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
What never walks, has a big mouth, and runs but never talks?
Think about the literal properties of a 'a river.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I cause involuntary movements in the vehicle you drive.
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Green hair, round red head, and a long, thin white beard.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a radish.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
What is half of 8? (Not 4).
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
What is unable to be burned in flames or drowned in water?
Think about the literal properties of a 'ice'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A container without a lock or key; inside is a prize of gold.
Think about the literal properties of a 'an egg.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
6 brothers each have 1 sister. How many sisters in the family?
Think about the literal properties of a 'one sister.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
How is Betty 50 in 1830 and 45 in 1835?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
What has only two words but hundreds of letters?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
I appear flat but am deep; I take lives but offer food. I have no heart.
Think about the literal properties of a 'the ocean'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Two coins equal 30 cents. One is not a nickel. What are they?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
What gets bigger the more you take away from it?
A hole is technically 'something' that exists in the fabric, but it means the pocket contains no items, making it empty.
A biologist is the girl's mother, but not her father. Who is the biologist?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
What always ends everything?
This refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
I am green but not a lizard, white without snow, and bearded without being a man.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a leek.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
If a rooster laid a white and brown egg, what kind of chicks would hatch?
Think about the literal properties of a 'nan'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
What are 2 things you would never eat after just waking up?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
What has no other organs but 13 hearts?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
What do the moon and a single dollar bill have in common?
Think about the literal properties of a '4 quarters.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
If I don�t have this, I'm already dead. If I am not dead, I am already behind.
Think about the literal properties of a 'ahead.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
In a dark cave with one match, a coal lump, a lamp, and a stove, what do you light first?
Think about the literal properties of a 'the match.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
What kind of jacket is always damp when placed on your shoulders?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
I have pointed fangs, a piercing force, and grab victims with a single bite.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a stapler.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have 2 different cases but will never win or lose or need a lawyer.
This refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
I am cylindrical and long, live in a house that makes you fall, and am delicious.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a banana.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Which automobile is spelled the same way forward and backward?
Think about the literal properties of a 'a racecar.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I can be hot, cold, running, still, rigid, or easy to mold.
Think about the literal properties of a 'water.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have no eyes and am completely white; where I once had thoughts, I am now hollow.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a skull.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
How many apples can you eat if your stomach is completely empty?
Think about the literal properties of a 'only one.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I cycle for many hours but never get tired.
This logic uses 'clock arithmetic'. On a standard 12-hour clock, adding 5 hours to 9:00 results in 2:00.
I am second among a dozen and very short. Every 4 years, I change.
Think about the literal properties of a 'february.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I only come out at night; I look like a bunny or a person and can look big or small.
Think about the literal properties of a 'the moon.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
According to the encyclopedia, which comes first: the chicken or the egg?
Think about the literal properties of a 'the chicken'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have no leaves, no trunk, and no fruit, but I do have branches.
Think about the literal properties of a 'a bank.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
How many hairs would you find in a rabbit's tail?
Think about the literal properties of a 'nan'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I can be solid or liquid; I am in every home and sometimes bubble. What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'soap.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Five mercenaries share 12 diamonds based on an allotment vote by the most experienced. How are they divided?
Think about the literal properties of a '9-0-1-0-2.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A bodyguard (John) tells a CEO to take a boat because he dreamt the plane would crash. The plane crashes. Why does the CEO fire John?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A network security worker needs the new password. His boss says it has the same number of letters as the old one but no spaces. "The old password is out of date." What are they?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A physicist has three sons. The product of their ages is 72. The sum of their ages equals his house number. His oldest son has his own bed; the other two share bunk beds. How old are they?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
How do four people (1, 2, 5, 10 min speeds) cross a wire in 17 mins?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
I can be Greek, Roman, matched, or mixed. What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'the alphabet.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I am attracted to treats/sugar and sound like a family member. What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'an ant'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I can be Swiss, Belgian, bitter, or sweet. What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'chocolate.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I have a large space, no locks, but many keys and letters. What am I?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
I jump on sticks, use white powder, and look like I'm going swimming. What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'a gymnast.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
I can be crushed, clogged, or attacked. You keep me forever. What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'a heart.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Center of a woman but in front of a man?
This refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
Which way does smoke blow from an electric train?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A man rides into town on Friday and leaves on Friday. How?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Homeless man bets he can sing a song about "Frederica Armstrong Miller."
Think about the literal properties of a '"happy birthday."'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
100 criminals in black/white shirts. How do 99 survive?
Think about the literal properties of a 'parity strategy'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
100 couples; wives kill cheating husbands the next morning. How many die?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Party password logic: Pig/Farm, Bear/Woods, Frog/Water. Why was "Bird/Tree" wrong?
This refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
Identify True, False, and Random using "da" and "ja."
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Four bikers in a cabin are terrified by their own "stay awake" tapping plan. Why?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Three men (Jack, James, Jim) and 5 hats (3 orange, 2 red). Jim knows his color. What is it?
Think about the literal properties of a 'orange.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A criminal survives a firing squad by positioning the guards himself. How?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Who wins the $1,000 prize based on social media points?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A lawyer tells a jury the "murdered" husband is walking through the door. Why is the wife convicted?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A manager loses money on a counterfeit $20 bill. What was the total loss?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Five children of a father (Water, Earth, Air, Fire, Spirit). Who are we?
Fire needs fuel (food) to stay alive but is extinguished by water (a drink).
Island with 201 residents (green/brown eyes). How many can leave?
Think about the literal properties of a '100 people'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A "conductor" survives the electric chair multiple times. Why?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Four guys with white/black hats. Who figures out their color first?
Think about the literal properties of a 'mike.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A man bets he can make a bartender laugh by spraying beer everywhere. Why is he laughing?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Brandon keeps losing items while camping. Why?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Five houses, different nationalities/drinks/pets. Who owns the fish?
Think about the literal properties of a 'the german.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A pain-transfer machine kills the mailman during a woman's labor. Why?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
100 prisoners and one light bulb. What is the survival strategy?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
You need lizard saliva as an antidote but must avoid iguana poison among 6 tubes. Which do you drink?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
23 prisoners must prove they have all visited a rec room with two switches. What is the plan?
A pencil contains graphite ('lead' from a mine) encased in wood (from a tree). It gets shorter as you use it.
Four men are buried in sand with colored hats. Who knows their hat color for sure?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A woman needs an apple to cure her aunt but must share half with a gatekeeper. How many does she take?
Think about the literal properties of a '16 apples.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Ben "was" the strongest man in the world but placed second in a contest. Why?
Think about the literal properties of a '"was"'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Tristan says 2+2+2 cats equals 7. Why is he right?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A soldier claims he saw a flag waving back and forth on a "windless" day. What is wrong?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A man must pick the oldest or youngest daughter using one yes/no question. What is it?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A bank teller uses a "mute" button while talking to her mother. How did the mother know to call the police?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A warden toggles 100 jail cells in a complex mathematical pattern. Which cells stay open?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A town has two barbers: one clean with a great haircut, one dirty with a bad haircut. Why do people go to the dirty one?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
I have a curly back end, communicate in any dialect, can say "aged" but not "wage." What am I?
Think about the literal properties of a 'musical notes.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
You have 2 pink and 2 green pills in the dark. You must take exactly one of each. How?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A room has three doors: an electric chair, a bottomless pit, and an acid pool. Which is safest?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Two chemists, Stewart and Lenny, enter a poison contest where they must drink each other�s poison and then their own antidote. Lenny lives. What happened?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A woman follows a complex color scale for her sleep shirts. On which night will she wear blue again?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Paige, Bonnie, and Heather are suspects in an apple theft. Only one is telling the truth. Who stole it?
Think about the literal properties of a 'paige'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Kyle Ferguson claims he saw someone stab a victim from behind, but the police immediately know he is lying. How?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Three wise men must identify if they are wearing red or yellow gloves. They know at least one is red. After an hour of silence, they all speak. What are the colors?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A student argues he only has 4 days for school based on time for sleep (122 days), weekends (100+ days), vacation (2 months), meals (45 days), and relaxing (1 month). Why is he wrong?
This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.