Riddle Hints for May 17, 2026
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Hints
Hint 1: Category
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Hint 1: Category
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This is a nature 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 "A".
Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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Hint 3: In-Game Hint
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I'm small and adhesive.
Hint 4: More Detail
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Hint 4: More Detail
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I go on letters and packages.
Hint 5: Full Answer
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Hint 5: Full Answer
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The answer is: A STAMP. A stamp 'carries' letters across oceans and to war zones, has a face (printed image) but no eyes, and stays dry inside the mail.
Today's Answer
“I can carry you across the ocean but I've never been wet. I can carry you to war but I've never fought. I have a face but no eyes. What am I?”
a stamp
A stamp 'carries' letters across oceans and to war zones, has a face (printed image) but no eyes, and stays dry inside the mail.
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 (May 17, 2026)?
The Riddle of the Day answer for May 17, 2026 is "a stamp". A stamp 'carries' letters across oceans and to war zones, has a face (printed image) but no eyes, and stays dry inside the mail.
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 nature category and is rated hard difficulty.