A new riddle every day
Start your day with a little brain teaser. Riddle of the day gives you a fresh riddle every day, with the answer hidden until you're ready to see it. Have a think on the way to work, share it with the family at breakfast or set it as a challenge for the kids.
It's free, quick and works on any device. Come back tomorrow for a new one.
How to solve a riddle
Riddles are designed to trick you into thinking one way when the answer lies in another. Read the riddle slowly and look closely at every word. Riddles often use words with more than one meaning. Ask yourself whether it's describing something literal or something abstract, like time, a shadow or your name. Think about everyday objects; the answer is often something simple you see all the time.
If you're stuck, step away and come back later. The answer often pops into your head when you've stopped trying so hard. And when you finally reveal it, there's that satisfying moment where it all makes sense.
Why riddles are good for you
Riddles encourage you to think creatively and look at problems from different angles. They're a fun way to build vocabulary and reasoning skills in children, and a gentle mental workout for adults. Solving one gives you a small sense of achievement, which is a nice way to start the day.
They're also brilliant for bringing people together. A riddle shared in a family group chat or at the dinner table gets everyone talking, guessing and laughing at the wrong answers.
Ways to use the daily riddle
At school: teachers can use the riddle of the day as a quick morning starter or a reward at the end of a lesson.
At home: make it part of the breakfast routine and see who solves it first.
At work: post it in the team chat for a light-hearted start to a meeting.
In cards and lunchboxes: write a riddle on the inside of a card with the answer on the back, or tuck one into a child's lunchbox.
At parties: riddles make a great quick game. Read a few out and give a point for each correct answer.
Riddles for different ages
Younger children enjoy short riddles about animals, food and everyday objects, where the clues are clear and the answer is something they know. Older children like riddles with a twist, where a word has a double meaning or the question is trying to mislead them. Adults often enjoy lateral thinking puzzles, where you need to imagine an unusual situation to find the answer.
If you're sharing the riddle of the day with a mixed group, let the youngest have the first guess, then open it up to everyone. Giving a small clue after a minute or two keeps everyone involved and stops anyone getting frustrated. And if nobody gets it, revealing the answer together is half the fun.
Keep a list of the riddles you enjoyed most and try them on friends later.
Frequently asked questions
When does the riddle change? A new riddle appears every day.
Are the riddles suitable for children? Yes. They're family-friendly and most can be solved by older children, though some will challenge adults too.
Can I see the answer straight away? Yes. Tap to reveal it whenever you like.
Want more brain teasers? Try our quiz round builder or our printable party sheets.