Thanksgiving Riddles with Answers

Press Next riddle for a random Thanksgiving riddle, take a guess, then reveal the answer. Pick easy riddles for kids or harder ones for teens and adults.

Ways to use Thanksgiving riddles

• Place cards: write a riddle on each guest's card with the answer on the back.
• Kids' table quiz: keep the little ones busy while the turkey rests.
• Team challenge: split the table into teams and give a point per correct guess before dessert.
• Car ride game: read riddles aloud on the drive to grandma's.

FAQ

What is a good Thanksgiving riddle for kids?

I gobble, I strut, and I have a fan of feathers. What am I? A turkey. Short riddles about turkeys, pies, pumpkins and the dinner table work best for young kids.

Do the riddles come with answers?

Yes. Every riddle has an answer hidden until you press Show answer, so players can guess first.

How can I use Thanksgiving riddles at dinner?

Put a riddle on each place card, read them aloud while the turkey rests, or run a team riddle quiz between dinner and dessert. More ideas: Thanksgiving games.

What day is Thanksgiving 2026?

US Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. See the Thanksgiving countdown.

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