What Gets Wetter and Wetter the More It Dries? sounds like a contradiction, which is exactly what makes it fun. Think about it, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
Answer: towel
Need a hint?
You use it after a bath or shower.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a towel.
A towel’s job is to dry things. Every time it dries your hands or body, it soaks up the water, so the towel itself gets wetter and wetter.
The riddle mixes up who is drying: we think the thing itself is drying out, when really it’s drying something else.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 5 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A tea towel, a cloth or a sponge also work, because they all get wetter as they dry things. Towel is the classic answer.
Is this riddle good for kids?
Yes. It’s one of the most popular kids’ riddles because the answer is something they use every day.