What Has a Hundred Limbs, Sometimes Leaves, but Cannot Walk? is a nature riddle full of clever wordplay. Read it carefully, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has a hundred limbs, sometimes leaves, but cannot walk?
Answer: tree
Need a hint?
Birds build nests in it.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a tree.
A tree’s big branches are called “limbs”, and a large tree can have dozens or even hundreds. It has “leaves” (on its branches), but it never “leaves” (goes away) because it can’t walk.
The riddle packs two double meanings into one line: limbs and leaves.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 6 and up
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FAQ
Why does a tree “sometimes” have leaves?
Many trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring, so they only have leaves for part of the year.
Is this good for kids?
Yes. It’s a great riddle for learning that some words, like “leaves”, can be a noun and a verb.