What Flies Without Wings? is a short riddle that people say every day. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What flies without wings?
Answer: Time
Need a hint?
“It flies when you’re having fun.”
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is time.
We often say “time flies”, especially when we’re enjoying ourselves and the hours seem to pass quickly. Time has no wings, yet it “flies”.
The riddle uses a common saying to hide its answer.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 7 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A rumour, a kite or a plane also fly without (bird) wings. Time is the classic answer.
Where does “time flies” come from?
From the Latin “tempus fugit”, meaning “time flees”.