What Has a Head, a Tail, Is Brown and Has No Legs? is a riddle you might be able to solve by checking your piggy bank. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
Answer: penny
Need a hint?
It’s worth one cent.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a penny.
A coin has a “heads” side and a “tails” side. Pennies are made with copper, which gives them their brown colour, and of course they have no legs.
The riddle makes you picture a brown animal, like a snake or a dog, before revealing a small coin.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 6 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
Some people guess a snake or a worm, but those have bodies. A penny fits every clue.
Why are pennies brown?
Pennies are made with copper or plated with it, and copper has a reddish-brown colour.