This Brain Teaser Riddle Will Keep You on Your Toes! Can You Solve it within 10 Seconds?

This article challenges readers with a brain teaser riddle designed to sharpen logic and foster creative thinking. The puzzle, "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?", appears simple but encourages deep consideration. It highlights how riddles enhance problem-solving skills and are perfect for a quick mental workout or sharing with friends and family. Hints are provided to guide readers, emphasizing that the joy lies in the thought process itself.

Aug 19, 2025, 19:27 IST
Brain Teaser Puzzle
Brain Teaser Puzzle

Are you ready to sharpen that brain of yours and have some fun doing it? Brain teasers are a good way to challenge your brain, sharpen your logic, and give your brain a mental workout. It doesn't matter whether you're a pro or solving mind puzzles to kill some time; today's teaser will certainly make you think.

 It seems easy, but don't be fooled; the answer may just surprise you! Riddles like this aren't just fun; they assist in the development of problem-solving skills and foster creative thinking. Riddles are great for a quick challenge on a break or to share with your family or friends to see what they come up with. 

Now, detectives, are you ready to test your brainpower? Time to wear your thinking cap and be your inner Sherlock Holmes. Give it a try with the riddle below!

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Need a quick mental workout? Here is a clever riddle that plays on logic and language in a simple but unexpected way. Oftentimes, it is what seems like a straightforward mental exercise until you really consider it.

Whether you are a puzzle person or just want to challenge your thinking skills, this riddle will have you trying to guess. Appropriate for anyone, it will get people talking and is a fun puzzle to share with friends or in class. Are you up for the challenge?

The more you take,

 the more you leave behind.

 What am I?”

Take a moment to think about it. It’s something we all make, but never carry. Need a hint?

Let us dive deep into some hints and clues: 

Hints: 

  • You make these while moving forward.

  • They don’t weigh anything.

  • You might see them on sand, snow, or mud.

Did you figure out the riddle? The simplest puzzles can sometimes be the hardest! If you're still thinking, that's absolutely fine - that's the fun of riddles! 

It forces us to stop and think about things differently. Well, now that you have had time to think, it's time to reveal the answer. Now, are you ready?

Here we go…

Three... 

Two…

 One....

And… Time is Up! 

Let’s jump straight to the answer. 

Answer: Can You Solve this Brain Teaser within 10 Seconds? 

The answer to the riddle is FOOTSTEPS.

When you take a step, it naturally creates a “mark” or “impression” of some kind behind you (sand, snow, mud, or impact as a memory or impression in life). 

When you “take” a step, it is interesting how “taking” usually indicates you are carrying something with you, but is the opposite in this case.

The more footsteps you take, the more you leave behind you (not forward). Footsteps are physically intangible impressions of motion that will be visual, but only for a very short time, and always left behind. 

This fun but simple riddle really makes you think differently about actions we take every day and how even the simplest things that we do can have an impression on something or someone as lasting as a footprint. 

The riddle is also very representative of how riddles use language and the assumptions we make to invoke curiosity.


Ayukta Zisha
Ayukta Zisha

Content Writer

    Ayukta Zisha is a Content Writer and Published Author with a Master’s degree in English Literature. She also holds a certification in Digital Marketing from IIT Delhi. Deeply passionate about art, aesthetics, and literature, Ayukta brings a unique creative flair to her writing. A dedicated bibliophile, she continues to explore and share her love for words through engaging and insightful content. You can reach out to her at ayukta.zisha@jagrannewmedia.com

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