What Has a Head and a Tail but No Body? is a quick riddle you can answer with something in your pocket. Take a guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has a head and a tail but no body?
Answer: Coin
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Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a coin.
A coin has two sides called “heads” (usually showing a face) and “tails” (the other side). It has a head and a tail, but obviously no body in between.
The riddle makes you picture an animal, because animals have heads and tails, so the flat, everyday answer is a nice surprise.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 5 and up
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FAQ
Why are the sides of a coin called heads and tails?
Most coins show a person’s head on one side. The other side became known as “tails” because it is the opposite of heads.
Are there other answers?
A snake is a popular guess, but a snake does have a body. “A coin” is the answer that fits every clue.