easy
The riddle had a clever answer.
What does Riddle mean?
A riddle is a tricky question with a hidden answer.
Dictionary definition
A question or statement with a hidden answer.
Example sentences
Riddle in a sentence
medium
We used context clues to solve the riddle.
hard
A good riddle hides the answer in details that seem simple at first.
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Practice 1
What does riddle mean?
Riddle means a tricky question with a hidden answer.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to riddle?
Puzzle is close to riddle in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The ____ had a clever answer.
Riddle best completes the sentence.
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Riddle
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rid · ul · strongest beat: rid
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WordRiddle.
Partnoun.
MeaningRiddle means A riddle is a tricky question with a hidden answer.
ExampleExample: The riddle had a clever answer.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rid · ul
- Strongest beat
- rid
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rid.
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Synonyms
Words like Riddle
puzzleUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
brain-teaserUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms
Opposite words
answerUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Riddle word family
Base word
riddle
noun
riddles
More than one riddle.
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Understand Riddle
Hint for students
A riddle is a tricky question or puzzle. It usually hides the answer, so you have to think carefully.
Common mix-up
Riddle is not the same as any question. A question can ask for simple information, but a riddle is meant to be puzzling or clever.
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Write one sentence that shows riddle without using the word riddle. Model sentence: The class laughed when the answer to the tricky question was only a shadow. Clue words: tricky question, answer, shadow Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a puzzling question with a hidden answer?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The sphinx asked a riddle that only a clever thinker could solve." Why does riddle fit better than question?
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