Riddles are a wonderful way to challenge the mind and have a little fun. The image above presents a classic word puzzle that asks a simple question: “What am I?” The clues are:
I am in Banana but not in Apple, in Train but not in Bus.
At first glance, it might seem confusing. You might start thinking about the objects themselves, the fruits, or the vehicles. But the answer lies in the letters that make up the words.
Let us look at the first clue. The word “Banana” contains the letters B, A, N, A, N, A. The word “Apple” contains A, P, P, L, E. If we compare the two, we can see that the letter “N” appears twice in “Banana” but does not appear at all in “Apple.”
Now let us check the second clue. The word “Train” contains T, R, A, I, N. The word “Bus” contains B, U, S. Again, the letter “N” is present in “Train” but missing from “Bus.”
The answer is the letter “N.”
This type of riddle is popular because it plays with language rather than objects. It forces you to look at the spelling of words instead of their meaning. It is a great brain teaser for both children and adults. It also helps improve spelling and vocabulary skills in a fun and engaging way.
The next time you hear a riddle like this, remember to look closely at the letters. Sometimes the simplest answer is the right one. The letter “N” is the hidden solution that connects both clues perfectly.
Did you guess the letter “N” before reading the answer?
