Synonyms for

Riddles

Verb / ˈrɪdʌlz / Another word for riddles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Riddles are puzzles or questions that are tricky and require some thought to answer.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. 1. I love solving riddles with my friends.
  2. 2. Can you guess the answer to this riddle?
  3. 3. The riddle was so difficult that no one could solve it.
  4. 4. Let's have a riddle contest!
  5. 5. Riddles can be a lot of fun to solve.

Quotes

  • 1. 'A riddle is a question that has no answer; it requires a mind that can travel beyond conventional thought and expectations.' - Theodore Roethke
  • 2. 'Riddles are the gateways through which curious minds enter the realms of wonder and imagination.' - Richelle E. Goodrich
  • 3. 'Riddles are the poetry of logic.' - Jean Cocteau

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