What Can Be Heard and Caught but Never Seen? is a riddle about words. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What can be heard and caught but never seen?
Answer: Remark
Need a hint?
Someone says something quickly, and you just about “catch” it.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a remark.
A remark is something someone says. You can hear it, and you can “catch” it if you listen carefully, but you can never see it.
The riddle uses “caught” like catching a ball, when it means managing to hear something.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 9 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A cold (you catch it and hear the sneezes!) or a rumour also fit. Remark is the answer here.
Is this good for kids?
It suits older kids who know phrases like “I didn’t catch that”.