Riddles About Everyday Objects (That Will Make You Look Twice)
You use them every day... but can you riddle your way to the right answer?
These everyday object riddles turn the ordinary into the puzzling. From kitchen tools to classroom supplies, get ready to think twice about the world around you.
Can You Guess These Everyday Items? 🔍🧠
I open up but I’m not a mouth. I hold pages but I’m not a folder. What am I?
I can fill up a room but take up no space. What am I?
I go up and down but never move. What am I?
I have hands but no arms, a face but no eyes. What am I?
I get wetter the more I dry. What am I?
I’m full of holes, but I can still hold water. What am I?
I sit on a table, but I’m not food. I can be sharp but I don’t hurt. What am I?
I help you see far but can’t move on my own. What am I?
You can hear me, but I have no mouth. I repeat everything you say. What am I?
I’m always running but never get tired. What am I?
Where to Use These Riddles 🧠
Perfect for:
- 🧑🏫 Classroom warm-ups
- 🏡 Family game nights
- 🧩 Icebreakers at parties
- 💬 Trivia apps or apps like yours!
- 📱 Messaging games with friends
Make It a Challenge
Try these:
- No hints allowed—just pure guessing
- Draw the object based on the riddle before revealing the answer
- Reverse riddles—describe the object first, then write your own riddle!
You’ll never look at your stapler or lamp the same way again.
More Riddles to Explore
Check out Tricky Riddles with Answers or Logic Riddles for Adults to level up the challenge.
Ready to Test Your Brain?
- Play fun and tricky riddles
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- Perfect for all ages — kids, teens, and adults