Riddle Hints for August 17, 2025
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Hints
Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a nature riddle. Difficulty: medium.
Hint 2: First Letter
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Hint 2: First Letter
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The answer starts with the letter "A".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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I undergo metamorphosis.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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As a baby, I breathe through gills.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: A FROG. A frog starts as a tadpole with a long tail in water. As it grows, the tail shrinks, legs develop, and it moves to land.
Today's Answer
“I'm born with a long tail that shrinks as I grow older. I start in water but end on land. What am I?”
a frog
A frog starts as a tadpole with a long tail in water. As it grows, the tail shrinks, legs develop, and it moves to land.
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- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (August 17, 2025)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for August 17, 2025 is "a frog". A frog starts as a tadpole with a long tail in water. As it grows, the tail shrinks, legs develop, and it moves to land.
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 nature category and is rated medium difficulty.