This page showcases my favourite riddles from other authors as well as riddles submitted by the community.
1 – A box without hinges
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
A box without hinges, key, or lid,
yet golden treasure inside is hid.
Answer
An egg.
2 – Shapeless
Author: Unknown
Shapeless, I take shape.
Unguarded, I escape.
Death in excess, death without slake.
Answer
Water.
3 – Use it to cover
Author: RPA
Use it to cover the burning patches;
Use it to cover like a cold mattress.
Use it to close the holes that run deep;
Use it to stay the red river keep.
Answer
Bandages.
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