What Eight-Letter Word Has “kst” in the Middle, “in” the Beginning and “and” at the End? is a tricky spelling riddle. Read it twice, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What eight letter word has “kst” in middle, in the beginning and at the end?
Answer: Inkstand
Need a hint?
Old-fashioned writers kept ink and pens on one.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is inkstand.
The riddle is cleverly worded: the word has “kst” in the middle, starts with “in”, and ends with “and”. Put them together: IN-KST-AND, or “inkstand”.
An inkstand is a stand that holds ink pots and pens.
Difficulty: Hard · Best for: ages 10 and up
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FAQ
Why is this riddle hard?
Because “in the beginning” and “at the end” sound like instructions, when they’re actually part of the answer’s spelling.
What is an inkstand?
A desk stand for ink bottles and pens, used before modern pens.