What Are You Certain To Find Inside Your Pocket When You Reach Into It?

What Are You Certain to Find Inside Your Pocket When You Reach Into It? sounds like a magic trick. Have a think, then tap Show Answer.

Riddle: What are you certain to find inside your pocket when you reach into it?
Answer: Hand

Need a hint?

Read the question again: when you reach into it.

Answer and explanation (spoiler!)

The answer is your hand.

Whatever else is or isn’t in your pocket, the moment you reach into it, your hand is in there. So it’s the one thing you are certain to find.

The riddle makes you think about coins or keys, but the answer is hiding in the question itself.

Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 7 and up

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FAQ

Are there other answers?

Some people say “fluff” or “lint”, which is often true! But only your hand is certain to be there.

How do I solve riddles like this?

Read every word carefully. The answer is often hiding in the question itself.