Download ArticleLearn the skills for cracking any riddle with our guideCo-authored byHunter RisingLast Updated: March 30, 2024Fact CheckedDownload ArticleFiguring Out the Answer for a Riddle|Riddles to Solve|Improving Your Riddle Solving Skills|Riddles are great ways to test your brain and practice critical thinking, but sometimes the wordplay can get a little tricky to understand. If you’re getting stumped and need a little help solving riddles, we’ve got tons of great strategies and examples to help think through them. Keep reading for tips for deducing a riddle’s answer, how to keep improving your solving skills, and a handful of riddles to test your skills.Section 1 of 3:Figuring Out the Answer for a RiddleDownload Article1Recognize the differences between basic types of riddles. There are 3 basic types of riddles: enigmas, conundrums, and red herrings. Enigmas usually use metaphorical, allegorical, or associative language to creatively obscure the correct answer. Conundrums incorp...
