Riddle Hints for December 16, 2025
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Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a wordplay 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 "S".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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I'm related to smell.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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Remove S: CENT (sounds like scent).
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: SCENT. SCENT: remove S and CENT sounds the same. Remove C and SENT sounds the same. The word plays on homophones.
Today's Answer
“What word is pronounced the same whether you remove its first letter, its last letter, or its middle letter?”
scent
SCENT: remove S and CENT sounds the same. Remove C and SENT sounds the same. The word plays on homophones.
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 (December 16, 2025)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for December 16, 2025 is "scent". SCENT: remove S and CENT sounds the same. Remove C and SENT sounds the same. The word plays on homophones.
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 medium difficulty.