magnifying glass placed over piece of paper showing 3 enlarged question marks
Mayukh Saha
Mayukh Saha
March 8, 2022 ·  3 min read

5 Kids’ Riddles That Can Baffle Any Adult

While you might have your apprehension regarding riddles, let us assure you- not all of them are for kids. As it stands, riddles do help you sharpen your wit. One could even say that they help you look for things you would have missed. And not all of them are for your children. There are puzzles for you, for your parents, for the entire family to enjoy. All one needs is the desire to indulge in the fun that a puzzle provides. Remember, it is not enough to read books. You might have to think outside the box to solve the puzzles that we have for you today!

Let’s See If You Can Solve These 5 ‘Kid’s’ Riddles!

Riddle 1– Look at the numbers given below:

a series of sequential numbers, 2 of which are missing
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We should remind you that there are certain numbers missing from the list. If you can count up to 100, this should be putty. Now, carefully look through the numbers again.

You will definitely find a break in the numbers. And that is your answer:

reveal: a series of sequential numbers, 2 of which are missing
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Eureka!

Riddle 2– Imagine. Use your imagination and think of yourself as an entrepreneur. You own a couple of shoe factories but you are in turmoil. Your employees aren’t as honest as you are. Someone seems to be embezzling funds. Look at the image and think of ways to stop them from stealing:

illustration of bearded man scratching head with two factories beside him. Below you can see a red pair of sneakers, pink high heels, and black army boots
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But remember, the key is to find a solution that will not lead to more expenditure.  

So, did you manage to figure out a solution? Let’s check out if will work:

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This method would ensure that stealing from only one factory will never bring the thief a profit!

Riddle 3- This riddle is purely for your eyes. Simply look at the picture:

math quiz
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Remember, you need to observe. You need to correlate the answer to the question. Also, sometimes the easiest solution can be the correct one- something to think about!

Here is the answer:

math quiz answers
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The numbers on the right side are equal to the number of joints in the symbol on the left side.

Riddle 4- Put a line somewhere to satisfy the equation:

5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 555
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This, we can say, is for those who enjoy maths. This will surely tweak your brain. You never know, it could also keep you awake. But the trick, as always is to look for the answer inside the question. If you can find the connecting dots, you will get your answer. 

Here is the solution:

5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 555
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This makes the equation: 545 + 5 + 5 = 555.

Riddle 5- The last puzzle today. Find the snowman that doesn’t belong to the crowd:

5 almost identical snowmen
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There are 5 snowmen that you can see. Surely you can find the one that is extra? As always, observe- don’t just look!

Take some more time, because there are a lot of clues!

Ready for the answer? Here it is:

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Riddles can spice up one’s life in a lot of ways. You have to simply accept it as a part of your life and move on. And who knows, your days won’t be as strenuous as they were!

So how many did you manage to get without looking at the answer? Let us know in the comments! Show them to your friends and family too to let them test out their intelligence too!

Meanwhile, here are some more riddles you might like: