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Riddle of the Day: Today's Brain Teaser With Answer
Try today's riddle with two optional hints, check your guess, and reveal the answer with an explanation. A new daily brain teaser appears at the same moment worldwide; you can also play extra riddles for fun.
Today's Riddle With Hints
I am tall when young and short when old. What am I?
A candle
As a candle burns, its wax melts and its height decreases.
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September 25, 2026: What has to be broken before you can use it?
You break the shell before using the egg inside.
Three Classic Riddle Questions and Answers
Want a quick brain teaser while the daily game loads? Try these classic examples. Open each answer only when you are ready.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
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Answer: An egg.
The usual answer is an egg because you crack its shell before using the contents in many recipes.
What gets wetter as it dries?
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Answer: A towel.
A towel absorbs water as it dries your hands or body, so the towel itself becomes wetter.
What has many keys but opens no locks?
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Answer: A piano.
A piano has keys that play musical notes. Its keys do not unlock doors.
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