- I have no mouth, but I can speak. I have no ears, but I can hear. What am I? (Answer: An echo)
- I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? (Answer: A candle)
- I’m full of holes but still hold water. What am I? (Answer: A sponge)
- I’m black and orange, and I light up the night. What am I? (Answer: A jack-o’-lantern)
- I fly at night, hang upside down, and drink blood. What am I? (Answer: A vampire bat)
- I’m made of cloth, have buttons for eyes, and scare crows away. What am I? (Answer: A scarecrow)
- I’m a ghost’s favorite ride. What am I? (Answer: A boo-st)
- I’m always hungry, I must be fed. The finger I touch will soon turn red. What am I? (Answer: Fire)
- I’m a spooky house with creaky floors and ghosts galore. What am I? (Answer: A haunted house)
- I’m a witch’s ride, not a broomstick, but I zoom through the sky. What am I? (Answer: A flying saucer — trick question; classic answer is a broomstick, but this plays on modern twists)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable halloween riddles.
