Here’s a short riddle with a clever twist: What can you keep after giving it to someone else? It sounds impossible at first. If you give something away, surely you no longer have it. But the answer isn’t an ordinary physical object.
A small hint
Think of something you can offer to another person without placing it in their hands. It may involve trust, honesty, and doing what you say you will do.
The answer: your word
You can give someone your word and still keep it. To give your word means to make a promise. To keep your word means to honor that promise. The riddle plays with two different meanings of the verb “keep.”
Why this riddle is memorable
Good riddles often rely on words that have more than one meaning. This one is particularly satisfying because the answer also carries a positive message about reliability and trust.
Did you think of “a promise” or “your word”? Both convey the same idea. Try sharing the question with someone who loves old-fashioned riddles and see what they guess.
