Riddle Hints for January 5, 2026
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Hints
Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a everyday 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 "A".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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I give off light.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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I have a wick.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: A CANDLE. A candle is tall when first lit (young), but as it burns down over time, it becomes short (old).
Today's Answer
“I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?”
a candle
A candle is tall when first lit (young), but as it burns down over time, it becomes short (old).
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (January 5, 2026)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for January 5, 2026 is "a candle". A candle is tall when first lit (young), but as it burns down over time, it becomes short (old).
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 everyday category and is rated easy difficulty.