A Necessity To Some, A Treasure To Many
Riddle: A necessity to some, a treasure to many, I’m best enjoyed among pleasant company. Some like me hot, some like me cold. Some prefer mild, some like me bold. What am I?
What Am I Riddles
In a “What am I?” riddle, an object, animal or idea describes itself using clues, and you have to guess what it is. It’s one of the oldest kinds of riddle in the world, and still one of the most fun to share with friends and family.
Start with I Can Swim but Never Get Wet, I’m Lighter Than Air or I Am a Fruit With Seeds on the Outside. The riddles below range from easy ones for kids to tricky ones that will make adults think twice.
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Teenage Girls Are Pros At Creating Me
Riddle: Teenage girls are pros at creating me. Learn me in classes. What am I?
I Am Free For The Taking Riddle
Riddle: I am free for the taking. Through all of your life, though given but once at birth. I am less than nothing in weight, but will fell the strongest of you if held. What am I?
A Storage Facility For Criminals And Fire Breathing Reptiles
Riddle: A storage facility for criminals and fire breathing reptiles. What am I?
I Can Wave My Hands At You, But I Never Say Goodbye
Riddle: I can wave my hands at you, but I never say goodbye. You are always cool when with me, even more so when I am high! What am I?
I Am Killer Of Trees But People Need Me
Riddle: I am killer of trees but people need me. I can be blown away by a breeze and I have been here since ancient Greece. What am I?
I Am Used For Light Yet I Am Solid
Riddle: I am used for light yet I am solid. Without me you would feel enclosed. I hate being touched, especially with a lot of force. I like to be in buildings. What am I?
I Drift Forever With The Current And Flows To Your Everyday Life
Riddle: I drift forever with the current and flows to your everyday life. I make living easy but I am good at killing people too. What am I?
I Come Without Being Fetched At Night
Riddle: I come without being fetched at night, hides away as soon as daylight strikes. Although I may look small, I am much mightier than what you can imagine. What am I?
I Am The Type Of Room You Cannot Enter Or Leave
Riddle: I am the type of room you cannot enter or leave. Raise from the ground below. I could be poisonous or a delicious treat. What am I?
What Am I Riddles FAQ
What is a “What am I?” riddle?
It’s a riddle written as if the answer is speaking: “I have hands but cannot clap. What am I?” The clues describe the answer’s features, often in a surprising or poetic way.
How do I solve a “What am I?” riddle?
List each clue separately, think of things that match the first one, then cross off anything that doesn’t fit the others. The answer is the one thing that matches every clue.
Can I write my own?
Yes! Pick an everyday object, write down three unusual facts about it, then describe them as “I…” sentences without saying its name. End with “What am I?” and try it on a friend.