Classic Clues
What key has legs but cannot open doors?
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A tur-key.
Why did the turkey join the band?
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It had the drumsticks.
Why did the cranberries turn red?
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They saw the turkey dressing.
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
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It had twenty-four carrots.
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
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He was outstanding in his field.
What is the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie?
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Your teeth.
Why did the turkey skip dinner?
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It was already stuffed.
I am poured from a boat, yet I never sail. What am I?
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Gravy.
What has ears but cannot hear, and often sits beside the turkey?
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Corn.
What falls every autumn but never gets hurt?
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Leaves.
Themed Challenge Riddles
You carve me once a year, but I am not a jack-o'-lantern. Guests fight politely over my leftover sandwiches. What am I?
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A turkey.
I begin as dry cubes, finish soft and herby, and live beside the bird. What am I?
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Stuffing (or dressing).
I cut through richness with a tart red bite, whether sliced or spooned. What am I?
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Cranberry sauce.
I wear a crust, smell like spice, and often wear a cloud of cream. What am I?
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Pumpkin pie.
I am a boat that never leaves the table, yet I carry a river of sauce. What am I?
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A gravy boat.
Two people pull me apart for luck when the feast is done. What am I?
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A wishbone.
I am a horn that holds harvest food but never plays a note. What am I?
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A cornucopia.
I float above streets each Thanksgiving morning, giant and full of air. What am I?
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A parade balloon.
I am full of downs and cheers after dessert, but I have no feathers. What am I?
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A football game.
I taste even better between two slices the next day. What am I?
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Leftover turkey.
Party and Classroom Extras
What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?
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Lucky.
What do pilgrims use when baking cookies?
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May-flour.
What kind of music do pilgrims like?
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Plymouth Rock.
What is a scarecrow's favorite fruit?
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Straw-berries.
Why did the pie go to school?
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To become a smartie-tart.
What comes once a year, brings family and thanks, and ends with leftovers?
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Thanksgiving.
What keeps getting taller while plates keep getting emptier?
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The stack of dirty dishes.
What can you break before the toast without making a sound?
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Silence.
What do you share before anyone lifts a fork?
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Thanks.
What sticky-nut pie often finishes the feast?
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Pecan pie.
FAQ
Are answers included?
Yes. Every riddle includes the answer.
How should I use these riddles?
Use them as quick warm-ups, printable clue cards, party prompts, or discussion starters.
Where can I find more themed riddles?
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