What Breaks Without Falling? is a short riddle with a beautiful answer. Have a think, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What breaks without falling?
Answer: Day
Need a hint?
It happens every morning when the sun comes up.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is day.
We say “day breaks” or talk about “daybreak” when morning light first appears. The day breaks every morning without falling or smashing.
The riddle makes you think of things that break by dropping, like glasses or eggs.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A promise, a heart or the silence can also break without falling. Day (daybreak) is the classic answer.
Is there a matching riddle?
Yes: “What falls but never breaks?” The answer is night (nightfall).