What Gets Whiter the Dirtier It Gets? is a classroom favourite, and the answer may be right in front of you at school. Take a guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What gets whiter the dirtier that it gets?
Answer: Chalkboard
Need a hint?
Teachers write on it with chalk.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a chalkboard (blackboard).
A chalkboard starts out dark. The more people write on it with white chalk, the “dirtier” it gets, and the whiter it looks.
Most things look darker when they get dirty, so the riddle turns that idea upside down.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 7 and up
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FAQ
Do schools still use chalkboards?
Many now use whiteboards, so younger children may not guess it straight away. Showing them a picture of a blackboard helps.
Are there other answers?
A blackboard or chalkboard is the classic answer. Some people suggest a black car covered in dust, which also works!