ri
ddle
Plural
riddles
1
a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer
A riddle is a type of puzzle or question that is designed to challenge someone's thinking and problem-solving abilities. It typically has a hidden answer, and the goal is to figure out what it is by interpreting the clues or wording in a clever or tricky way. Riddles can be about anything, such as objects, people, or situations, and they often use wordplay or unexpected meanings. Solving a riddle requires creativity and the ability to think outside the box, making them a popular form of entertainment and mental exercise.
- He told a tricky riddle that no one could solve.
- The children enjoyed playing a riddle game at the party.
- She challenged her friends with a difficult riddle.
- They spent hours trying to crack the final riddle.
- He solved the riddle after thinking for a long time.
Synonyms:
2
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)