"What Am I?" riddles are a novel way of challenging one to think outside the box. The answers are usually not obvious and necessitate some difficult "or "Who am I?" riddles for both kids and adults. We also have a list of difficult "What Am I?" riddles to put your problem-solving skills to the test. After you've determined how many you can answer correctly, put your family, friends, and coworkers to the test for some fun and laughter.

Updated: 02-01-2026

Can't catch me-What am I Riddle

46. Riddles
You cut me, slice me, dice me, and all the while, you cry. What am I ?
    • Answer: An onion.

No wings or eyes-What am I Riddle

49. Riddles
I can fly but have no wings. I can cry but I have no eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?
    • Answer: Clouds.

Head to your toe-What am I Riddle

50. Riddles
I help you from your head to your toe. The more I work, the smaller I grow. What am I?
    • Answer: A bar of soap.

Weaken all men-What am I Riddle

51. Riddles
I weaken all men for hours each day. I show you strange visions while you are away. I take you by night, by day take you back. None suffer to have me, but do from my lack. What am I?
    • Answer: Sleep

Bought And Stolen-What am I Riddle

52. Riddles
I can't be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I'm worthless to one, but priceless to two. What am I?
    • Answer: Love

I rarely impress-What am I Riddle

54. Riddles
I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress. What am I?
    • Answer: Temper

Teeth but I can't bite-Riddle

55. Riddles
I have many teeth but I can't bite. I'm often used early but rarely at night. What am I?
    • Answer: A comb.

In little house live all alone-What am I Riddle

58. Riddles
I have a little house in which I live all alone. It has no doors or windows, and if I want to go out I must break through the wall. What am I?
    • Answer: A baby chick in an egg