What Can Be Broken Without Being Touched? is a thoughtful riddle with an answer that matters in real life. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What can be broken without being touched?
Answer: Promise
Need a hint?
You make one when you say “I will, I swear!”
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a promise.
You break a promise by not doing what you said you would. Nobody has to touch anything; the promise is broken just by your actions (or lack of them).
The riddle makes us picture glass or plates, which need to be dropped or hit to break.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 7 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
Yes! A heart, a record, silence, a rule or someone’s trust can all be broken without touching. Promise is the classic answer.
Is this a good riddle for kids?
Yes. It’s a nice way to start a conversation about keeping promises.