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What has many rings but no fingers?

What has many rings but no fingers? – Good Riddles Riddle social image

Riddle: What has many rings but no fingers?

Hint: Look inside the trunk.

Answer: A tree.

Why this answer works

Tree rings count years; they’re rings without fingers.

Fun fact

Dendrochronology uses rings to study past climates.

Popular variations

  • Rings that measure time? → A tree
  • Who wears rings in the forest? → A tree

Related riddles

  • What kind of room has no doors or windows? → A mushroom
  • What has hands but can’t clap? → A clock

FAQ

Could it be ‘phone’?
Phone has a ring, but not many rings like a tree.

Why do trees have rings?
Growth layers form annually in many climates.