Short Riddles With Answers
Short riddles are easy to remember and easy to share. Each one is only a line or two long, so you can try several in a minute.
Tip: Short riddles pack the whole clue into a few words. Think about every word.
458 riddles in this collection, page 8 of 12. Tap a riddle for the answer, or open it for the full explanation.
One countdown card costs 5 dollars. How many dollars do 5 countdown cards cost?
Ava counts shells in a pattern: 2, 6, 10, 14. How many shells come next?
Lily has 4 fireworks and finds 7 more. How many fireworks does Lily have now?
Max puts 5 waves in each of 6 boxes. How many waves is that altogether?
Leo has 18 party hats and Ava has 6. How many more party hats does Leo have?
I fill the sky with color and a loud bang at the party. What am I?
Max puts 6 sparklers in each of 4 boxes. How many sparklers is that altogether?
Eli has 8 pencils and finds 4 more. How many pencils does Eli have now?
A line goes: rainbow, green hat, rainbow, green hat, rainbow. What comes next?
I am brown and sweet and often come in a heart-shaped box. What am I?
One autumn leaf costs 3 dollars. How many dollars do 5 autumn leaves cost?
Kai counts chicks in a pattern: 2, 6, 10, 14. How many chicks come next?
Kai has 5 clovers and finds 5 more. How many clovers does Kai have now?
Ava has 7 scarecrows and finds 3 more. How many scarecrows does Ava have now?
Mia puts 4 rabbits in each of 5 boxes. How many rabbits is that altogether?
I appear after rain with seven colors and gold at my end. What am I?
Zoe has 18 pumpkins and Ben has 3. How many more pumpkins does Zoe have?
Frequently asked questions
- Why are short riddles popular?
- They fit a message, a lunch box note or a car ride, and they are easy to pass on.