When most people hear the word “bow,” they think of something made from ribbon, string or shoelaces that can be tied. This riddle asks for a kind of bow that can never be tied at all.
The clue depends on another familiar word that contains “bow” but has nothing to do with knots.
Answer: A rainbow.
A rainbow appears in the sky when light and water droplets create its familiar arc of colors. Despite having “bow” in its name, there is nothing to tie.
The answer is simple once you stop thinking about ribbons and start looking for a completely different use of the word “bow.”
