This simple riddle asks:
“What has a handle but isn’t a door?”
At first, the word “handle” probably makes you think of a door handle. But plenty of everyday objects have handles, and the trick is finding the most obvious one that fits the clue.
Think about something you might use every morning for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or another favorite drink. You can pick it up by its handle, but it certainly isn’t attached to a door.
That makes the answer much simpler than it first appears.
Answer: A cup.
A cup or mug usually has a handle on the side so you can comfortably hold it, especially when the drink inside is hot. The riddle works because it leads your mind toward doors before revealing a completely ordinary object.
Did you guess “cup” before checking the answer?
