The Timmy’s Mother Has Three Children Riddle is a famous logic puzzle that tricks almost everyone the first time. Read it carefully, then tap Show Answer.
Need a hint?
Don’t look for a pattern in the months. Read the very first words of the riddle again.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is Timmy.
The first two children are April and May, so most people guess the pattern continues with “June”. But the riddle begins with “Timmy’s mother”, so one of her three children must be Timmy.
April and May are two of them, which means the third child is Timmy himself. The months are a clever distraction.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Why isn’t the answer June?
June would continue the months, but the riddle already told you the mother’s child is called Timmy. The months are only there to distract you.
Are there other versions of this riddle?
Yes, for example “Mike’s mother has four children: North, South and East”. The answer is always the name mentioned at the start.