Riddle: What has a mouth that never speaks, a bed that never sleeps, and runs without legs?
Hint: Think nature and flowing movement.
Answer: A river
Why this answer works
The riddle plays on metaphor: a river ‘mouth’ opens to a sea, a river ‘bed’ is its floor, and it ‘runs’ as water flows.
Fun fact
Some rivers carve canyons over millions of years—nature’s patient sculptors.
Popular variations
- What runs but never walks? → A river
- What has a bed but never sleeps? → A river
Related riddles
- What has keys but can’t open locks? → A keyboard
FAQ
Is this the only valid answer?
Some versions accept close variants, but this is the canonical solution for the given clues.
Can I use this in a classroom?
Yes—these are family-friendly and great for critical thinking.
