This classic riddle asks: What can you give away and still keep?
The answer is: your word.
When you “give your word,” you make a promise or commitment to someone. But unlike a physical object, you do not lose it when you give it away.
In fact, keeping your word means following through on the promise you made.
The riddle works because the phrase “give away” usually suggests that something leaves your possession. Here, the answer uses a familiar expression instead. You can give someone your word and then still keep your word by doing what you promised.
That double meaning makes this one a timeless wordplay riddle.
