What Goes Up and Down the Stairs Without Moving? is a home riddle that kids love. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What goes up and down the stairs without moving?
Answer: Carpet
Need a hint?
It’s soft and covers the steps.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a carpet.
A stair carpet runs from the bottom step to the top, so it “goes” up and down the stairs, but it never moves.
Like the road riddle, it uses “goes” to mean “stretches”, not “travels”.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 5 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A banister or handrail also fits. Carpet is the classic answer.
Is this good for young kids?
Yes, they can check the answer on their own stairs.