What has a mouth but cannot speak?
Understand the Problem
The question is a riddle that is asking for an object or entity that is described as having a mouth but lacks the ability to communicate. It prompts the respondent to think creatively and consider various interpretations of what 'mouth' could mean.
Answer
river
The final answer is river
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is river
More Information
Rivers are frequently used in riddles due to their metaphorical properties like having a 'mouth' where the river flows out and 'running' water.
Tips
A common mistake is to take the riddle too literally and not considering metaphorical or poetic descriptions.
Sources
- What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps? - facebook.com
- What has a mouth but can't talk? - Riddle & Answer - Aha! Puzzles - ahapuzzles.com
- What runs but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps? - brainzilla.com
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