Love Riddles
Nothing melts the ice like a riddle with a wink in it. Here you'll find cute riddles for your crush, silly puns, and romantic riddles with answers you can text to someone special. Guess first, then tap the card to see if you got it.
Cute riddles for your crush
The opening riddles are short and sweet. Text one, let them squirm, then send the answer.
Romantic riddles with answers
Hearts, rings, proposals, and a few shameless puns. Every card reveals its answer on tap.
Emoji love puzzles for Valentine's Day
The last four cards are emoji rebus puzzles. Say the two pictures out loud and a lovey word appears.
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1. I beat without drumsticks and skip without a rope whenever your crush walks by. What am I?
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Your heart.
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2. I have no beginning and no end, which is exactly why I stand for forever at weddings. What am I?
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A ring.
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3. I travel from lips to cheek without taking a single step. What am I?
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A kiss.
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4. You can give me away and still keep me, and the more of me you share, the more you have. What am I?
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Love.
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5. I'm red, I have thorns, and every February I show up by the dozen. What am I?
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A rose.
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6. I'm sealed with an X, but I hold no treasure map. What am I?
Need a hint?
The X stands for a kiss.
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A love letter.
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7. I fly on tiny wings and carry a bow, but I'm no bird and no soldier. Who am I?
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Cupid.
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8. What do you call two birds that fall in love?
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Tweethearts.
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9. What did one candle say to the other on their date?
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You really light up my life.
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10. What flowers should you never give on Valentine's Day?
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Cauliflowers.
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11. I flutter around in your stomach, though I never touch the ground. What am I?
Need a hint?
You feel them before a first date.
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Butterflies.
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12. What did the calculator say to the pencil?
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You can count on me.
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13. I can't be seen or held, yet I'm famous for healing broken hearts. What am I?
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Time.
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14. What did one volcano say to the other volcano?
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I lava you.
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15. Why should you never marry a tennis player?
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Because to them, love means nothing.
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16. People tie me at weddings, yet I hold no rope. What am I?
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The knot.
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17. What did the stamp say to the envelope?
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I'm stuck on you.
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18. What do squirrels give each other on Valentine's Day?
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Forget-me-nuts.
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19. I arrive with one knee on the floor and one question in the air. What am I?
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A proposal.
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20. Why do melons always have big weddings?
Need a hint?
Say the melon's name slowly.
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Because they cantaloupe.
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21. I'm the shortest month of the year, yet I hold the biggest day for hearts. What am I?
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February.
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22. What did one boat say to the other boat?
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Are you up for a little row-mance?
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23. What three words get said a billion times a day and never grow old?
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I love you.
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24. What do you call a very small valentine?
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A valentiny.
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25. Why did the banana go out with the prune?
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Because it couldn't find a date.
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26. Which of these is the traditional first-anniversary gift?
Year one is paper. Gold waits until year 50, and diamond until year 60.
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27. Cupid is the Roman god of love. Who is his Greek counterpart?
Eros. The word 'erotic' comes from his name, and Cupid is his Roman twin.
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28. In tennis, what score does the word 'love' stand for?
Love means zero. One theory says it comes from 'l'oeuf', French for egg, which looks like a 0.
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29. What word starts with L, ends with E, and is said to make the world go round?
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Love
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30. What fruit do sweethearts become when they finally go out together?
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A pear (a pair)
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31. Your heart really does beat faster when you see someone you like.
True. Adrenaline kicks in, your pulse climbs, and your palms may even sweat. Science backs up the butterflies.
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32. Valentine's Day falls on February 12th.
It's February 14th. Mark the calendar now and save yourself the panic.
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33. ❤️ + 🐦
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Lovebirds (love + birds).
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34. 🍬 + 💗
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Sweetheart (sweet + heart).
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35. 💍 + 🐻
Need a hint?
A wedding job, often given to the smallest guest.
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Ring bearer (ring + bear).
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36. 🌸 + 👧
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Flower girl (flower + girl).
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FAQ about Love Riddles
Are these love riddles okay to send to a crush?
Yes. They are flirty but family friendly, so nothing will backfire. Send one as a text, let them guess, then share the answer.
What kinds of puzzles are on this page?
Mostly classic reveal riddles about hearts, kisses, and weddings, plus a few quiz questions and four emoji puzzles at the end.
When should I use love riddles?
Valentine's Day cards and anniversary notes are the obvious spots. They also make fun date night icebreakers or wedding table games.
If February 14th is the occasion, our Valentine's Day Riddles go deeper on the holiday itself. Celebrating someone special another way? Try Birthday Riddles.