150 Thanksgiving Riddles to Spice Up Your Feast
Ah, Thanksgiving! A time for family, feasts, and a whole lot of fun. But what if I told you that between all the turkey and pumpkin pie, there’s a world of playful riddles waiting to make your holiday even more special? That’s right! Today, we’re diving into some Thanksgiving riddles that’ll have you laughing, thinking, and maybe even scratching your head a little.
Whether you’re getting ready to carve the turkey or just looking for some festive fun, these riddles are the perfect way to keep the holiday spirit going. So grab a slice of pie, sit back, and get ready to challenge your mind with some quirky, clever, and totally Thanksgiving-themed puzzles! Ready to give it a try? Let’s go!
Easy Thanksgiving Riddles for Kids and Adults
What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky!
What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot!
I am served at Thanksgiving dinner. I have ears, but I cannot hear. My outside is good enough to eat, but my inside gets thrown away. What am I?
Corn.
I am a horn that is filled with all the season’s harvest. What am I?
A cornucopia.
Can a turkey fly higher than an ostrich?
Ostriches can’t fly.
What smells the best at Thanksgiving dinner?
Your nose.
What has feathers, a bowed head, and kneels?
A turkey praying to not be eaten.
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside.
What kind of potatoes say “oui-oui-buzz-buzz”?
French flies.
What happened to the turkey that got into a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him.
On Thanksgiving, what’s always in the middle of the table?
The letter “B.”
What’s the sleepiest thing at the Thanksgiving table?
Nap-kins.
I’m orange and round and catch your eye. I’m also delicious when baked in a pie. What am I?
A pumpkin.
A fruit eaten with turkey will help fill your belly. It’s great as a sauce and also as jelly. What is it?
A cranberry.
Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing.
I am a kitchen appliance, but I am not trying to boast. On Thanksgiving, your delicious turkey is what I roast. What am I?
An oven.
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
100 drumsticks.
Where do turkeys go to dance?
The Butter Ball!
What do you get when you cross a pumpkin with a football?
A squash touchdown!
Why did the gravy get a ticket?
Because it was too saucy!
Top Thanksgiving Riddles to Delight Your Family
At Thanksgiving dinner, which hand should you cut your turkey with?
Neither, you should use a knife.
What can never be eaten at Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving brunch.
What is a mathematician’s favorite Thanksgiving food?
Sweet Potato Pi.
Most people eat this, and that is no surprise. It tastes great as chips and also as fries. What am I?
A potato.
What is brown, big, and red all over?
A turkey with a scoop of cranberry sauce.
What is the main difference between Thanksgiving and April Fools’ Day?
On one, you are thankful and on the other, you are prankful.
Why is Johnny always getting low grades every Thanksgiving?
Because everything is marked down after the holidays.
You reap what you sow because of this, remove the first three letters, and it becomes an object you can wear. What is it?
Harvest.
What do you call a pet squash?
Call it anything you want because it won’t hear you!
If a turkey has a key, and a donkey also has a key, what would you expect a monkey to have?
A banana.
Why did the chewing gum cross the road?
It was stuck on the turkey’s foot!
Where did corn come from?
The stalk brought it.
I can be hot or cold. I can be made with fruit, vegetables or meat. Either way you see it, on a Thanksgiving table, I am always a treat. What am I?
A pie.
Why did the pheasant, duck, turkey, and goose get into trouble?
Because of their fowl language.
At the start of eternity, at the end of time and space, lies the beginning of the end and the end of every place. What is it?
The letter “E.”
What is hard, oddly-shaped, and brings you good fortune on Thanksgiving?
A wishbone.
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
It had 24 carrots.
Why did the farmer run a steamroller over his potato field on Thanksgiving Day?
He wanted to harvest mashed potatoes.
If you call a big turkey a gobbler, what do you call a little one?
A goblet.
What does an English turkey say to another English turkey on Thanksgiving morning?
“To be or not to be roasted, that is the question.”
Funny Thanksgiving Riddles to Make You Laugh
What is something that describes both political talk and filling up your plate of food?
Choosing sides.
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
The Pilgrims.
What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on top of a barn?
An eggroll.
What’s a turkey’s favorite Thanksgiving food?
Nothing; it’s already stuffed.
When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
In the dictionary.
What animal has the worst eating habits?
The turkey, because it gobbles everything up!
What do turkeys eat for dessert?
Peach gobbler.
Why did the police take the turkey in for questioning?
He suspected fowl play.
If fruit comes from fruit trees, where do turkeys come from?
Poul-trees.
What did the small turkeys tell the big turkey bully?
Peck on someone your own size!
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food.
What sound does a limping turkey make?
“Wobble, wobble!”
If it took 3 women 4 hours to roast a turkey, how long would it take 4 women to roast the same turkey?
None, the turkey is already roasted.
What do grateful, thankful, wonderful, and joyful have all in common?
They are all stuffed—“full.”
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
“Wing, wing.”
What is a cranberry called when it isn’t happy?
A blueberry.
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
100 drumsticks.
What happened to the turkey that got into a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him.
Which bird can fly higher–a turkey or an ostrich?
An ostrich can’t fly.
What kind of potatoes say “oui-oui-buzz-buzz”?
French flies.
Clever Thanksgiving Riddles for the Whole Family
What do thankful, grateful, and joyful all have in common?
They’re all full!
At Thanksgiving dinner, which hand should you cut your turkey with?
Neither, you should use a knife.
What can never be eaten at Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving breakfast or lunch!
Why did the pheasant, duck, turkey, and goose get into trouble?
Because of their fowl language.
Which side of the turkey is the left side?
The part that hasn’t been eaten yet!
What is usually on the Thanksgiving dinner table, but cannot be eaten?
Plates and silverware!
Which Thanksgiving beverage always sounds sad?
Apple sigh-der.
What animal has the worst eating habits?
The turkey–it gobbles everything up!
Why did the students get bad grades after Thanksgiving?
Because everything is marked down after the holidays!
Where do birds go on vacation in November?
Turkey.
What did the farmer say to the green pumpkin in his garden?
Why orange you orange?
If turkeys grew on trees, what would the trees be called?
Poul-trees.
What has feathers and a beak, but is dressed?
A Thanksgiving turkey.
If roses are red and violets are blue, what is stuffed, brown, and blue?
A turkey holding its breath.
What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus?
Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving.
What do you call it when it rains turkeys?
Fowl weather!
What’s the most musical part of a turkey?
The drumstick.
What sound does a limping turkey make?
“Wobble wobble!”
Why did the turkey get in trouble?
It was using fowl language.
Where do turkeys go to dance?
The Butterball.
Rhyming Thanksgiving Riddles for a Festive Twist
What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot.
Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken.
What’s a turkey’s favorite Thanksgiving food?
Nothing; it’s already stuffed.
What’s the main ingredient in a Thanksgiving toast?
Butter!
Why didn’t the turkey want seconds?
It didn’t want to be over “dressed.”
What’s the best way to burn off Thanksgiving calories?
Black Friday shopping!
Why did the turkey sit at the computer?
It wanted to search the web for “recipes”!
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What did the turkey say when it was invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
“No thanks, I’m already stuffed.”
Why did the pilgrims sail to America?
Because they missed the boat to Italy!
What do you get when you cross a turkey and a centipede?
A Thanksgiving feast with plenty of legs!
Why was Thanksgiving dinner so math-heavy?
Because it had division of the rolls and multiplication of the leftovers!
What do you call a turkey that tells jokes?
A cornball!
Why did the pumpkin pie go to school?
It wanted to be a little “smarter” (or tart-er)!
What’s one thing that can never be stuffed on Thanksgiving?
The fridge!
Why are Thanksgiving leftovers always exciting?
Because there’s always more room for second helpings!
What did the turkey say to the hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
“Quack, quack!” (pretending to be a duck).
What do you call it when you accidentally eat too much at Thanksgiving?
A fowl mood.
What’s the main ingredient in a Thanksgiving toast?
Butter!
Why didn’t the turkey want seconds?
It didn’t want to be over “dressed.”
What’s the best way to burn off Thanksgiving calories?
Black Friday shopping!
Best Thanksgiving Riddles for Holiday Fun
What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, Google, Google!
What’s a turkey’s favorite game?
Hide and seek!
What side dish tells the best jokes?
Corny bread (or cornbread)!
Why did the pilgrim’s pants keep falling down?
Because they wore their belt on their hat!
What do you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A harvest!
What is a turkey’s favorite weather?
Fowl weather!
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so warm?
It was full of “stew-pidity”!
What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus?
Lots of drumsticks!
What’s a turkey’s favorite Thanksgiving song?
“I’m Dreaming of a White Thanksgiving!”
What do you get if you cross a turkey with a ghost?
A poultry-geist!
Why did the apple pie cry?
Its peelings were hurt!
What did the turkey say to the hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
“No thanks, I’m already stuffed.”
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
A Thanksgiving feast with plenty of legs!
What’s a turkey’s favorite Thanksgiving food?
Nothing; it’s already stuffed.
What’s the main ingredient in a Thanksgiving toast?
Butter!
Why didn’t the turkey want seconds?
It didn’t want to be over “dressed.”
What’s the best way to burn off Thanksgiving calories?
Black Friday shopping!
Why did the turkey sit at the computer?
It wanted to search the web for “recipes”!
What did the turkey say when it was invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
“No thanks, I’m already stuffed.”
Why did the pilgrims sail to America?
Because they missed the boat to Italy!
Thanksgiving Riddles to Share with Friends and Family
What do you get when you cross a turkey and a centipede?
A Thanksgiving feast with plenty of legs!
Why was Thanksgiving dinner so math-heavy?
Because it had division of the rolls and multiplication of the leftovers!
What do you call a turkey that tells jokes?
A cornball!
Why did the pumpkin pie go to school?
It wanted to be a little “smarter” (or tart-er)!
What’s one thing that can never be stuffed on Thanksgiving?
The fridge!
Why are Thanksgiving leftovers always exciting?
Because there’s always more room for second helpings!
What did the turkey say to the hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
“Quack, quack!” (pretending to be a duck).
What do you call it when you accidentally eat too much at Thanksgiving?
A fowl mood.
What’s the main ingredient in a Thanksgiving toast?
Butter!
Why didn’t the turkey want seconds?
It didn’t want to be over “dressed.”
What’s the best way to burn off Thanksgiving calories?
Black Friday shopping!
What did the turkey sit at the computer?
It wanted to search the web for “recipes”!
What did the turkey say when it was invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
“No thanks, I’m already stuffed.”
Why did the pilgrims sail to America?
Because they missed the boat to Italy!
What do you get when you cross a turkey and a centipede?
A Thanksgiving feast with plenty of legs!
What’s a turkey’s favorite Thanksgiving food?
Nothing; it’s already stuffed.
What’s the main ingredient in a Thanksgiving toast?
Butter!
Why didn’t the turkey want seconds?
It didn’t want to be over “dressed.”
What’s the best way to burn off Thanksgiving calories?
Black Friday shopping!
What did the turkey sit at the computer?
It wanted to search the web for “recipes”!
Thanksgiving Riddles for Parties and Gatherings
What did the turkey say when it was invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
“No thanks, I’m already stuffed.”
Why did the pilgrims sail to America?
Because they missed the boat to Italy!
What do you get when you cross a turkey and a centipede?
A Thanksgiving feast with plenty of legs!
What’s a turkey’s favorite Thanksgiving food?
Nothing; it’s already stuffed.
What’s the main ingredient in a Thanksgiving toast?
Butter!
Why didn’t the turkey want seconds?
It didn’t want to be over “dressed.”
What’s the best way to burn off Thanksgiving calories?
Black Friday shopping!
What did the turkey sit at the computer?
It wanted to search the web for “recipes”!
What did the turkey say when it was invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
“No thanks, I’m already stuffed.”
Why did the pilgrims sail to America?
Because they missed the boat to Italy!
And there you have it – a platter full of Thanksgiving riddles that are sure to bring smiles, spark conversation, and maybe even cause a few giggle-filled debates around the table. 🦃🍁 Whether you’re waiting for the pie to cool, looking for a laugh after dinner, or just in the mood for some festive fun, I’m so glad you stopped by to share a few moments with me.
Thanksgiving is about more than just the food on the table – it’s about the memories, the laughter, and the time we spend with those we care about. So, whenever you need a little extra cheer or feel like stumping your friends with some clever puzzles, you know where to find me. I’ll always have fresh riddles and a warm welcome waiting for you.
Until next time, keep spreading joy, enjoy every slice of pumpkin pie, and don’t forget to trot back here soon for more fun! Happy Thanksgiving, my riddle-loving friends! 🥧🍂
