What Has a Big Mouth Yet Never Speaks? is a short riddle that’s fun to try on younger kids. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has a big mouth, yet never speaks?
Answer: Jar
Need a hint?
You might keep jam, sweets or cookies in it.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a jar.
The open top of a jar is called its “mouth”. A wide jar has a big mouth that you can put your hand into, but it never says a word.
The riddle uses the two meanings of “mouth”: the one on your face, and the opening of a container.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 5 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A river, a cave or a bottle also have “mouths”, so they’re fair answers. Jar is the answer on this page.
What other things have mouths?
Rivers, caves, bottles, jars and tunnels all have mouths: the place where they open up.