What Has 13 Hearts but No Other Organs? is a clever riddle for anyone who likes card games. Have a guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?
Answer: A deck of playing cards.
Need a hint?
You shuffle it before a game.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a deck of playing cards.
A standard deck has four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades. Each suit has 13 cards, so there are exactly 13 hearts, and no other “organs” at all.
The riddle uses “hearts” and “organs” to make you think of a body, when the answer is a game.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
How many cards are in a deck?
52 cards, plus jokers in some decks. That’s 13 cards in each of the 4 suits.
Is this riddle good for kids?
It works best for children who have played card games, around age 8 and up.