286 hard riddles with progressive hints and detailed explanations
What is the only word in the English language that has 6 letters, all in alphabetical order?
Find an English word that uses all of the following letters: PNLLEEEESSSSS
As I went across the bridge, I met a man with a load of wood which was neither straight nor crooked. How is this possible?
What is broken but right two times a day?
What jumps when it walks and sits when it stands?
Although I'm far from the point, I don't make mistakes, I fix yours. What am I?
What has thousands of ears but can't hear anything?
I am a ship that can be made to ride the greatest waves. I am not built by tool, but built by hearts and minds. What am I?
Although glory but not at my best. Power will fall to me finally, when the man who made me is dead. What am I?
What has one head, one foot and four legs?
I am the shortest complete sentence in the English language. What am I?
It takes 10 minutes to fry one steak -- 5 minutes from each side. Two steaks can fit on a pan. What is the shortest possible time...
When was the latest year that is the same upside down?
If it were three hours later than it is now, it would be twice as long until midnight as it would be if it were four hours later....
Red and orange, blue and green, touching brothers yellow and white. The final solution is always in sight. Yet only by minds sharp...
I'm an old relative who's hands can't hold anything and eyes can't see anything. What am I?
What can be seen in the middle of March and April that cannot be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
I ate one and threw away two. What is it?
I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
I am found in the sea and on land but I do not walk or swim. I travel by foot but I am toeless. No matter where I go, I'm never fa...
Alone I am 24th, with a friend I am 20. Another friend and I am unclean. What am I?
The shorter I am, the bigger I am. What am I?
There are several different kinds but the one you pick doesn't do its job. What is it?
You have to travel far before you turn it over. What is it?