Riddle Hints for October 9, 2024
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Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a wordplay riddle. Difficulty: easy.
Hint 2: First Letter
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Hint 2: First Letter
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The answer starts with the letter "S".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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The answer is literally in the question.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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Think about the word 'shorter' itself.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: SHORT. The word 'short' becomes 'shorter' when you add 'er' — which is literally the word 'shorter.'
Today's Answer
“What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?”
short
The word 'short' becomes 'shorter' when you add 'er' — which is literally the word 'shorter.'
How to Play Riddle
- Read the riddle carefully — the answer is hidden in the wordplay.
- Type your answer and press Enter to submit.
- You have 10 guesses to solve the riddle.
- Use up to 4 progressive hints if you're stuck.
- Articles (a, an, the) don't matter — just type the core answer.
- Fewer guesses and fewer hints earn more stars!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (October 9, 2024)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for October 9, 2024 is "short". The word 'short' becomes 'shorter' when you add 'er' — which is literally the word 'shorter.'
How do you play Riddle of the Day?
Read the riddle and type your answer. You have 10 guesses and can reveal up to 4 progressive hints. Articles (a, an, the) are ignored when checking your answer.
What category is today's riddle?
Today's riddle is in the wordplay category and is rated easy difficulty.