Questions tagged [rhyme]
A problem or riddle written in rhyme for an artistic twist.
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A short, brutal riddle
Left alone, I'm a word with five letters.
I'm honest and fair, I'll admit.
Rearranged, I'm of no use to trains.
Again, and I'm an overt place, warm and well lit.
What am I?
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See me once, see me twice #2
I had a lot of fun with my "see me once, see me twice" question, so I thought I'd make a series out of them.
So here is the next riddle:
see me once, the hammer falls.
see me twice, the gamer ...
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See me once, see me twice
A very short riddle just came to my mind, let's see if it can be cracked:
see me once, food can usually be found
see me twice, thundering typhoons all around
hints are coming daily, if needed. ...
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I make billions (#3)
I make billions (#3)
My products are quite edgy,
But most have been a bust,
I'm only one of many,
Lord knows who we can trust,
I'm not a politician,
Yet I work with presidents,
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A hunt for long forgotten treasure ...but beware the pirate's curse!
I never really knew my uncle growing up. He seemed nice enough, but I got the sense from the distant, troubled look in his eyes that there was at least some truth to the rumours...
Years before I was ...
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How do you come up with a good classic rhyme riddle?
I'm asking about classic riddles as they appear in books and kids' literature, based on metaphors - not maths problems or tasks, or deceitful questions but just an old good-natured rhyme describing ...
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Guess the object - What Am I Riddle (Part 3)
I'm lying down, with a dah-ditty-dah, in the middle of the end,
I'd hang upside-down similarly with my friend,
Were I to flip over, with a dah-ditty-dah, it'd be the middle of the day,
Right way up I ...
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That's a story for another time
I'm a fan of nested puzzles, and especially puzzles that tell a story. I'm finding that I am quite good at them, so I'd like to post this one for the community. I wish you all the best of luck!
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I make billions (#4)
I make billions (#4)
For years did a sharp little verse,
Grow fast in our ears like a curse,
A tune on TV,
Did subconsciously,
Cause all to spend much from their purse,
Who / what am ...
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See me once, see me twice #3
You guys seem to like these riddles, so here you have another one:
See me once, the winged creatures visiting.
See me twice, small children's eyes glistening.
See me four times, are you even ...
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Hearken, now, and listen close!
Hearken, now, and listen close; I have so much to tell.
Now lend an ear and do your job; you surely will excel.
To find my hidden message, gaze on every word herein.
While skimming through it ...
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What prominent figure am I?
My namesakes are plentiful,
though some antiquated:
A company defunct
and a system outdated.
One unavoidable
an honor shared by few
just give it some time
it will come into view.
Two bearing my ...
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You dirty Mind - What am I?
I may sometimes be rather dry
But you prefer moist and hot.
The flesh is soft, you must apply
Just the right touch, don't get caught.
I must be pierced to bring you joy
My smell is known and often ...
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See me once, you squeal with glee
See me once, you squeal with glee
See me twice, a foul apple I see
See me twice, do not pass go
Hear me thrice, swing up the radio
First hint:
Second hint:
Here are the previous riddles in this ...
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An ode to Puzzling
Good morning puzzlers, near and far, I am back again.
I have another puzzle, so time to rack your brain.
When last we met, you had a rest, for innovation's sake
To good old Quantum Twinkie, it was a ...
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Tell me a story!
I've seen a lot of prefix-infix-suffix/Riley riddles lately on the site and have decided to write one myself; however, those of ...
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You may know me - Who am I?
Though I am just a man,
You may be quite a fan.
You may think I cannot die,
You may have seen my taxi fly.
Later I saved everyone,
I'll make you cry, even the sun.
Then suddenly I was dead,
Don't ...
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The Basalisk and the Boy of Fire
As promised in my last riddle, the story continues. For those who haven't read the riddle preceding this one, I heavily recommend you do.
The door swung open, slamming the wall; our heroes burst ...
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Riddle... pray that this is the last one
Stop worshipping me!
Away! you flea!
I'll stomp you with my boots,
You know I'll accept any substitutes,
At first, I change you,
Then I begin to arrange you,
And finally I end your precious heartbeat!
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Guess the object - What Am I Riddle (Part 2)
Having gotten accepted on part 1, here I go:
Who am I? You'd like to know, so please just ask who's there,
You might have a laugh on my account, I don't really care,
If not it's still OK, that's ...
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The Boy of Fire: The Final Battle
Welcome to the final part to the Boy of Fire. If you haven't read the previous parts you should do so prior to beginning this one. I've decided to take a different approach with this one as I've ...
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Youth is, Inevitably, the Nature of Yielding Adulthood. Nurture it Greatly
Riddle me this:
We are both black and white with two seeds, But they each can never be planted; Through our swirl, philosophy proceeds, But our balance is taken for granted. Our forces conflict ...
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The Boy of Fire: Into the Stronghold
When we last saw our heroes, they were resting after a long week in the Sea of Fire. They battled the great King of Serpents who despite his rage against the human race, assisted our heroes with a ...
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What Am I? Alive Without Breath
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Alive without breath
As cold as death
Never thirsting, ever drinking
Clad in mail, ever clinking
Drowns on dry land
Thinks an island
Is a ...
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The answer to this riddle is a number
I made this up myself a while back, just thought I'd share:
The key to this riddle is only for you
Below are instructions, above this the clue
First strike the one near the head of a year
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Discover the meaning of life!
You've trekked through jungle and tundra, across mountaintops and deserts, into giant caverns and beneath the ocean to find the person known as The Oracle. Finally, after all your hard work, you find ...
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A Humbled Response
Well, I may not be able to match the rhyme or meter ...or spelling ...or punctuation skills of other puzzle creators on this site, but I thought I should still at least have a go...
Well, I'm ...
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I am described by temperature, and never by looks. I might be found in your camera, as well as children's books
Riddle me this:
I am described by temperature, and never by looks.
I might be found in your camera, as well as children's books.
I described what you observed, but perhaps not at night.
I am ...
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I can be heavy, but I'll never sink. When I am ready, my glass is a drink
Riley Riddle:
My prefix runs past, When you leave what you cast, Where a square may be skipped by a pawn. My suffix is vast, When I swap first with last, Where a breath may be currently drawn. ...
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The disappearance of Beastly Gerbil
Part 2: The entrapment of Beastly Gerbil
Part 3: The escape of Beastly Gerbil
This is an unusual call in. As a private detective you have been asked to investigate several odd cases, but this you're ...
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Hints Among Confusion
The Roman gods hid treasure
In robes of rose and green
A stone lay at the center
And gold was in between
Fetched by a dog named rover
Lee in "Show Me" was seen
Sir, move if you are clever
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Same word fills all the blanks (2)
As a follow up to
Same word fills all the blanks
The same word or its split versions (no anagrams) fills all the blanks in the stanza below. I've taken slight liberty with grammar.
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Bathed in violence... Say my name!
In the darkness, I stay hidden, then with the cleansing sweep,
I step out from the shadows, as I watch the whole world weep.
I was torn apart, my body bent, forever segregated.
Broken, I at first ...
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A poem of dynamic words
In many great novels, to the reader I appear
Adjust me, and I describe things that are near
Once more, and my meaning changes only slightly
Again, and you excercised your free will, rightly
Yet ...
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Alive, dead, alive, now dead
I communicated with you, not by normal means.
The illusionist did everything it seems.
Proximity can make me very shy.
Without a bunch of these you would die.
The bee, the seasons, maybe some more,
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A shocker in soccer
I'm a shocker in soccer;
An attack with many racks;
I sell while you yell,
And let rage be gone when switched on.
What am I? But there's a twist - I sort of lied to you, if you can figure out ...
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Come Sail Away - Who am I?
Crazy or not, you know who I am,
I can use a knife, not just for jam.
Death is nothing new to me.
You know the glasses that help me see.
Rogue or not, I've saved the world.
I salute when the flag is ...
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Teapot Riddle no.11 (fan made)
Teapot Riddle no.11 (fan made).
Rules:
I have one word which has several (2 or more) meanings.
Each of the meanings is a teapot (first, second ...).
You try to figure out the word with my Hints.
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A riddle of companions
With none, I am short and may be late
With one, I am folk, local to a place
With two, behold me! Never first
With six, and I am made with curd
With seven, I’ll keep you off the ground
With ...
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Another Manufactured Teaset Riddle
I had an idea for another teaset riddle so here we go.
For anyone who doesn't know how these works you must decipher two or more words that are homonyms/homophones that have a different meaning, A.K.A....
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Always $\&$ Never
This post has the same exact title, but it is not related in any way apart from the fact that it is also a riddle; all my riddles are (hopefully) original and created by me.
Riddle me this:
We are ...
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Feast Your Eyes on a Riley Riddle
Currently working on my fourth anagram puzzle, so in the meantime, I have made a Riley Riddle. Sorry if this riddle seems rather lazy or if the title appears subjective (depending on whether you like ...
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Hunting Season is Open!
As some of you may have gathered, I really like learning about new animals; some of my favorites are:
In the spirit of a good challenge with a chance to learn new things, I've created this multi-tier ...
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Teapot Riddle no.22 (fan made)
Teapot Riddle no.22 (fan made). Alien.
Rules:
I have one word which has several (2 or more) meanings.
Each of the meanings is a teapot (first, second ...).
You try to figure out the word with my ...
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What is the name of the board game? #2
This is a series of board game riddles, "Name the board game."
Previous riddle is here: What is the name of the board game? #1
Next riddle is here: What is the name of the board game? #3
From the ...
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Are you clever enough?
I'm always in your thoughts, technically twice
If displayed correctly, just to be precise
If you see my left you will call me a con
and it would tear me apart if you called me John
Take down a note ...
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Have You Heard My New Riddle?
A stirrup I own that no stallion can wear.
I am not a smith though an anvil I bear.
My hammer? No Middle Earth dwarf gives a care.
With diamonds or pearls adorned may I be.
The heart of my ...
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The Answer Would Make a Good Title
Here is a riddle quite long
I hope you can follow along
You'll be delighted
While I recite it:
I'm known to be unmatched in song.
You'll find me the whole world around
In nature 'tis ...
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A Puzzle Like Deja Vu All Over Again
Part of the Community Metapuzzle. The word in the puzzle below is also the word needed here.
Deadline's tight, got worthless outworn pap.
Noxious ill-timed rot with dreary crap.
"Edit tonight!" ...
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A Blooming Cheeky Response
One of my recent puzzles bears a certain resemblance to this one that was posted to meta by Alconja. When this was pointed out to me, I thought that since he asked for suggestions I would post a reply ...
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