Riddles for 6 Year Olds — Page 13

What has to be broken before it can be used?

• A steaming bowl of me warms you right up.
• I’m a staple in many countries, from pho to American style.
• Slurp me gently—I’m hot!

Hint: Think of a soup with long, stringy pasta.

Steeping leaves in water hot, Morning cup, a cozy lot. Green, black, herbal delight, Golfers might say it after their plight.

Hint: Think of a tee, but drinkable.

I’m a summer treat you can hold by the handle. I come in flavors like grape and orange candy. If you take too long, I start to melt, Leaving sticky drips you may have felt.

Hint: You find me in the freezer aisle or a push cart.

I zip you up for the night. I’m soft and warm. You carry me rolled up. I’m like a portable bed.

Hint: You might use me at a sleepover outdoors.

what is black when clean and white when dirty?

what is brown and stiky and goes round and round

What is more useful when it is broken?

what is perfect, pretty, and smart?

What is red and blue, and purple and green? No one can reach it, not even the queen?

Hint: What is red and blue…

What is round as a dishpan, deep as a tub, and still the oceans couldn’t fill it up?

Hint: What is round as a dishpan…

What is so fragile that when you say its name you break it?

What is the color of the vest’s sleeves ? …

What is the easiest way to throw a ball, and have it stop, and completely reverse direction after traveling a short distance?

Hint: What is the easiest way to throw a ball…

A curious pattern is growing fast. 24, then 120, then 720. Each is built from multiplying a special chain. Can you guess the fourth?

Hint: Think of factorials!

Imagine counting every person’s thumbs. Then multiply all those numbers together. The answer is not what you might expect. Think about exceptions.

Hint: Some people have zero thumbs.

A book lies open. The left and right page numbers add to 21. Multiply these numbers. What do you get?

Hint: The pages are consecutive numbers.

• Boil me until I’m al dente, then toss with sauce.
• I’m made from durum wheat and water.
• Twirl me around your fork for a perfect bite.

Hint: I’m not a noodle, but I am one.

• I’m often elegantly arranged on a plate.
• Dip me in soy and maybe a touch of wasabi.
• I’m not rolled; I’m just pure fish.

Hint: I’m not sushi, though we’re related.

• I come from cows and sizzle on the barbecue.
• Ask for me rare, medium, or well-done.
• I’m a special dinner for celebrations.

Hint: Think of a cow’s muscle, cooked just right.