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Key Riddles (20+ With Answers)

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1) I open locks, but I’m not a door. What am I?
Hint: Metal helper.
Answer
Answer: A key.
2) I’m small, I’m shiny, and I set things free. What am I?
Hint: Unlock.
Answer
Answer: A key.
3) I can be lost and make you late. What am I?
Hint: Where are they?
Answer
Answer: A key.
4) I fit in a hole, but I’m not a plug. What am I?
Hint: Keyhole.
Answer
Answer: A key.
5) I turn, but I’m not a wheel. What am I?
Hint: Twist.
Answer
Answer: A key.
6) I start a car, but I’m not fuel. What am I?
Hint: Ignition.
Answer
Answer: A car key.
7) I’m on a ring, but I’m not jewelry. What am I?
Hint: Keyring.
Answer
Answer: Keys.
8) I can be copied, but I’m not homework. What am I?
Hint: Duplicate.
Answer
Answer: A key.
9) I’m the answer to a lock’s problem. What am I?
Hint: Match.
Answer
Answer: A key.
10) I can be a keyboard key too. What am I?
Hint: Two meanings.
Answer
Answer: A key.
11) I can be ‘the key’ to success. What am I?
Hint: Important clue.
Answer
Answer: A key.
12) I’m used in music, but I’m not a door key. What am I?
Hint: C major.
Answer
Answer: A musical key.
13) I can lock a secret away. What am I?
Hint: Safe.
Answer
Answer: A key.
14) I’m needed to enter a room, but I’m not a ticket. What am I?
Hint: Entry.
Answer
Answer: A key.
15) I can be hidden under a mat. What am I?
Hint: Backup.
Answer
Answer: A spare key.
16) I can be electronic and still open doors. What am I?
Hint: Tap.
Answer
Answer: A key fob / keycard.
17) I can be rusty and still important. What am I?
Hint: Antique.
Answer
Answer: An old key.
18) I often jingle in a pocket. What am I?
Hint: Sound.
Answer
Answer: Keys.
19) I can unlock a treasure chest in stories. What am I?
Hint: Adventure.
Answer
Answer: A key.
20) I’m a master at opening many doors. What am I?
Hint: One opens many.
Answer
Answer: A master key.
21) I can be ‘key’ in a map legend too. What am I?
Hint: Explains symbols.
Answer
Answer: A key (legend).
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