Thingdle
One riddle, one everyday thing. Thingdle writes a small puzzle about an object you probably own, and you have six tries to name it.
How Thingdle works
Read the riddle. It describes an everyday object without naming it.
Guess. Type the object you think it is.
Use a hint. Two hints are there if you are stuck. You have six tries to name the thing.
Riddle style
- What it does: holds, cuts, lights
- Where it is: kitchen, desk, pocket
- Wordplay: a pun on its name
Slow puzzles
Thingdle is made for a quiet minute with your coffee. There is no clock and no rush. Read the riddle, think about it during the day, and come back when the answer clicks.
Common Thingdle questions
How many tries do you get in Thingdle?
Six tries and two hints for each riddle.
What languages is Thingdle in?
English and German for the daily riddle, with more languages among the community riddles.
Who writes the riddles?
Each one is original, written by a person and checked by another.
Is there a timer?
No. Take your time, and you can come back later.
Can players submit riddles?
Yes. Community riddles are made by players, in many languages.
Thingdle strategy
- Read every line literally first, then as wordplay.
- Think about where the object lives, like the kitchen or bathroom.
- Riddles often describe use, not looks.
- If two lines seem to disagree, the object may have two states, such as open and closed.
Thingdle in numbers
- Riddle
- One a day
- Hints
- 2
- Tries
- 6
- Made by
- A person, checked by another
- Timer
- None
- Languages
- English and German, more for community riddles
- Category
- Trivia games, quiz questions
Facts checked on 2026-11-10. Thingdle belongs to thingdle.app. Megadle is not linked to it.