Good Riddles You
Probably Haven’t Heard Before
We all have our favourite riddles, but sometimes you want something
fresh. This collection features “good” riddles – puzzles that strike a
perfect balance between difficulty and delight. They’re not so obscure
that you’d never guess them, but they’re clever enough to feel
satisfying when you do.
What Makes a Riddle Good?
A good riddle:
- Uses concise wording
- Includes fair clues without giving away the answer
- Surprises you with an unexpected twist
Think of a good riddle as a mini story – there’s a setup, a hint and
a reveal. Ready to try some? Let’s go!
Good Riddles with Answers
Riddle 1
I’m not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I
don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Answer: Fire. It needs oxygen to grow but is
extinguished by water.
Riddle 2
The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it never uses
it. The person who uses it never knows they are. What is it?
Answer: A coffin. The maker sells it, the purchaser
buys it for someone else and the user is deceased.
Riddle 3
I’m always hungry and must always be fed. The finger I touch will
soon turn red. What am I?
Answer: Fire. It devours fuel and burns anything it
touches.
Riddle 4
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Answer: Footsteps. As you walk you leave a path
behind.
Riddle 5
A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid.
What am I?
Answer: An egg. The shell hides the yolk and white
inside.
Riddle 6
I have towns without people, forests without trees, and rivers
without water. What am I?
Answer: A map. It depicts features without
containing them physically.
Riddle 7
I come from a mine and am surrounded by wood. Everyone uses me. What
am I?
Answer: Pencil lead (graphite). Extracted from a
mine and encased in wood.
Want more challenge? Try our Hard
Riddles or get silly with Funny
Riddles.