Riddle Hints for April 27, 2026
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Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a lateral riddle. Difficulty: hard.
Hint 2: First Letter
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Hint 2: First Letter
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The answer starts with the letter "H".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Turning off the light had consequences.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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People depended on his light.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: HE IS A LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER AND A SHIP CRASHED BECAUSE HE TURNED OFF THE LIGHT. He's a lighthouse keeper. He accidentally turned off the lighthouse light instead of his bedroom light. Ships crashed overnight, and he read about it in the morning paper.
Today's Answer
“A man eats dinner, goes to bed, turns off the light, and in the morning sees something in the newspaper that makes him extremely upset. He committed no crime, but he feels terribly guilty. What happened?”
he is a lighthouse keeper and a ship crashed because he turned off the light
He's a lighthouse keeper. He accidentally turned off the lighthouse light instead of his bedroom light. Ships crashed overnight, and he read about it in the morning paper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riddle of the Day answer today (April 27, 2026)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for April 27, 2026 is "he is a lighthouse keeper and a ship crashed because he turned off the light". He's a lighthouse keeper. He accidentally turned off the lighthouse light instead of his bedroom light. Ships crashed overnight, and he read about it in the morning paper.
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 hard difficulty.