Riddle Hints for October 18, 2025
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Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a math 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 "T".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Don't just divide 30 by the net gain of 1 foot/day.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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The snail makes net progress of 1 foot per day.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: TWENTY EIGHT. Each day the snail gains a net 1 foot. After 27 days it's at 27 feet. On day 28, it climbs 3 feet to reach 30 feet and escapes — no slipping back.
Today's Answer
“A snail is at the bottom of a 30-foot well. Each day it climbs 3 feet, but at night it slips back 2 feet. How many days will it take to reach the top?”
twenty eight
Each day the snail gains a net 1 foot. After 27 days it's at 27 feet. On day 28, it climbs 3 feet to reach 30 feet and escapes — no slipping back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (October 18, 2025)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for October 18, 2025 is "twenty eight". Each day the snail gains a net 1 foot. After 27 days it's at 27 feet. On day 28, it climbs 3 feet to reach 30 feet and escapes — no slipping back.
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 math category and is rated medium difficulty.