Riddle Hints for April 20, 2026
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Hints
Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a lateral 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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Think about what could go wrong with a square cover.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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A square has a diagonal that's longer than its side.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: A ROUND COVER CAN'T FALL THROUGH THE HOLE. A round manhole cover cannot fall through the hole, no matter how you orient it, because a circle's width is the same in every direction. A square cover could be tilted diagonally and dropped in.
Today's Answer
“Why is it better to have round manhole covers than square ones?”
a round cover can't fall through the hole
A round manhole cover cannot fall through the hole, no matter how you orient it, because a circle's width is the same in every direction. A square cover could be tilted diagonally and dropped in.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (April 20, 2026)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for April 20, 2026 is "a round cover can't fall through the hole". A round manhole cover cannot fall through the hole, no matter how you orient it, because a circle's width is the same in every direction. A square cover could be tilted diagonally and dropped in.
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 lateral category and is rated medium difficulty.