Riddle: What has one eye but cannot see?
Hint: Think tiny and useful for fabric.
Answer: A needle.
Why this answer works
A needle’s ‘eye’ is the small hole that thread passes through, not a seeing organ.
Fun fact
Sewing needles date back thousands of years and were once carved from bone.
Popular variations
- What has an eye but never blinks? → A needle
- Which tool sees nothing? → A needle
Related riddles
- What has keys but can’t open locks? → A keyboard
- What has hands but can’t clap? → A clock
FAQ
Is “storm” ever correct?
In some versions ‘hurricane’ or ‘storm’ appears, but here the sewing clue points to a needle.
Why not “potato” (with ‘eyes’)?
Different riddle; potatoes have buds called ‘eyes’.
