Riddle IQ Test: Only geniuses can solve these 5 tricky riddles in 23 seconds!

Riddles are one of the most popular forms of word puzzles that are prevalent on the web these days. A riddle is presented in the form of a question or statement, which often has a hidden meaning associated with it.

Solving a riddle requires a high degree of lateral thinking, it is a great test of one’s intelligence. Moreover, riddles are considered a great conversation starter and a highly engaging medium to improve your brain power.

Do you have a sharp brain?

Let’s find out!

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Riddle IQ Test: Solve 5 Tricky Riddles in 23 Seconds

There are two types of riddles, namely, enigmas and conundrums. While the enigma type of riddle is presented in metaphorical or allegorical language, conundrum riddles are a clever mix of words.

The best way to solve these riddles is to read the riddle carefully so as to understand the hidden meaning behind the words.

Therefore, an ideal puzzle solver needs to pay close attention to the words of the riddle so that one can decipher the riddle quickly.

Here are five super interesting riddles that will test the sharpness of your brain. 

Riddle 1:

I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?

Riddle 2:

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

Riddle 3:

What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?

Riddle 4:

I am always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?

Riddle 5:

The more you have of me, the less you see. What am I?

Now, put on your thinking skills to find the answer to these questions. You have 23 seconds of time.

Time starts now!

Carefully read each of the riddles and try to figure out the hidden meaning behind each of them.

Were you able to solve one or two riddles by now?

Hurry up!

Time is running out!

And...

Time's up, guys!

Have you solved all the riddles successfully?

Congratulations to those readers who did. You people have a high IQ.

Those who couldn't can check out the solution provided below.

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Riddle IQ Test: Solution

The following are the solutions to each of the riddles asked above.

Riddle 1: A map

Riddle 2: Footsteps

Riddle 3: Silence

Riddle 4: Future

Riddle 5: Darkness

How many did you answer correctly?

If you loved solving these riddles, go ahead and share them with your friends and family and see who answers all the questions in the shortest amount of time.

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