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Tricky “What Am I?” Riddles

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If you’re a fan of riddles you’re probably familiar with “what am I?” riddles. Put your smarts to the test with these tricky ones that only the most intelligent will be able to solve.

1) Green and red

You go at red, but stop at green. What am I?

2) Tall to short

I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

3) Head and tail

I have a head and a tail that will never meet. Having too many of me is always a treat. What am I?

4) Head to toe

I help you from your head to your toe. The more I work, the smaller I grow. What am I?

5) No wings or eyes

I can fly but have no wings. I can cry but I have no eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?

6) Remove when damaged

I’m (usually) white and used for cutting and grinding. When I’m damaged, humans usually remove me or fill me. For most animals I am a useful tool. What am I?

7) Always shaving

I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?

8) Today, tomorrow, yesterday

I’m where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle. What am I?

 

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ANSWERS

1) Green and red

Answer: A watermelon. You eat the red part, and you stop eating at the green part. If these “What am I?” riddles don’t have enough visual clues for you, try these rebus puzzles that only the smartest can get right.

2) Tall to short

Answer: A candle.

3) Head and tail

Answer: A coin.

4) Head to toe

Answer: A bar of soap. 

5) No wings or eyes

Answer: Clouds. 

6) Remove when damaged

Answer: A tooth.

7) Always shaving

Answer: A barber.

8) Today, tomorrow, yesterday

Answer: A dictionary.

 


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