I’ve always had a soft spot for snowmen. Maybe it’s the carrot nose, the coal eyes, or just the way they stand proudly in the cold while wearing a hat and scarf like it’s no big deal.
Either way, snowmen have a certain magic about them – and I wanted to capture that with something just as playful. That’s how this list of 125 snowman riddles was born.
I packed these with wintery charm and clever clues, all focused on the lovable snowman in every form, from classic yard builds to decorations, crafts, plush toys, and even cookies. Whether you’re using these riddles for a classroom activity, a winter party, or just looking for something fun to read while sipping cocoa, I hope you enjoy solving them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
So, grab your mittens and sharpen your wits, there’s snow much fun ahead.
120+ Snowman Riddles with answers
1. I melt when the sun comes out to play, even though I’m made of clay. What am I?
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Snowman Figurine
2. I stand outside in cold delight, with carrot nose and snow so white. What am I?
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Snowman
3. I’m round and stacked and wear a hat. I wave with twigs – imagine that. What am I?
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Frosty the Snowman
4. I never run but always drip, when the winter sun makes me slip. What am I?
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Melting Snowman
5. I smile without a single word, my buttons shine, my arms are curved. What am I?
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Decorative Snowman
6. I only come out when snowflakes fall, you build me tall or maybe small. What am I?
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Snowman
7. I don’t wear shoes, I have no feet, but when it’s snowy, I’m complete. What am I?
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Snowman
8. I may not talk or even grin, but I wear a scarf and a frozen chin. What am I?
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Snowman
9. My nose is orange, long, and thin. I never eat but always grin. What am I?
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Carrot Nose
10. I’m alive in tales but not in real. Kids give me hats and make me feel. What am I?
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Snowman
11. I need no sleep, I take no rest, I love it when you’re fully dressed. What am I?
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Snowman
12. I don’t have ears but love to hear cheers, especially when snow appears. What am I?
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Snowman
13. You roll me once, then twice, then three. Stack me up for all to see. What am I?
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Snowman Body
14. I sparkle at night, reflect in the snow. You hang me up when holidays glow. What am I?
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Snowman Ornament
15. I come with coal but not for fire. I’m for eyes – and snow attire. What am I?
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Coal Eyes
16. I’m made of fabric, stripes, or red. I go around a snowman’s head. What am I?
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Scarf
17. I’m placed up top, proud and bold. I’m what every snowman loves to hold. What am I?
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Top Hat
18. I’m not a wizard, not a witch, but when I come to life – that’s the pitch. What am I?
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Frosty the Snowman
19. I come from water, soft and white. Kids roll me round with all their might. What am I?
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Snowball
20. I’m not alive but have a name. I’m jolly and round, a holiday game. Who am I?
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Frosty
21. You give me buttons, twigs, and eyes, but when it’s warm – I say goodbyes. What am I?
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Snowman
22. I’m chilly but I never shiver. When built just right, I make you quiver. What am I?
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Snowman
23. I guard the lawn with frozen might. No shovel needed – I bring delight. What am I?
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Snowman Decoration
24. I never blink and never sleep. Still I watch while snow is deep. What am I?
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Snowman
25. I wear no shoes, no socks, no boots, but I’m built with wintry roots. What am I?
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Snowman
26. I never run but might collapse when the sun begins its naps. What am I?
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Melting Snowman
27. I’m made in winter but gone in spring. I’m built with joy and everything. What am I?
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Snowman
28. I don’t play sports, but I stand tall. You find me after a snowball brawl. What am I?
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Snowman
29. I’ve got no breath, no beating heart, but I’m a classic wintry art. What am I?
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Snowman
30. I may fall over when sun gets high, but I’m your friend while snow is nigh. What am I?
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Snowman
31. I decorate lawns in holiday cheer, I smile for photos once a year. What am I?
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Inflatable Snowman
32. I’m filled with air and holiday joy, you plug me in – I don’t annoy. What am I?
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Blow-Up Snowman
33. You build me fast before the thaw, with snow and sticks and joyful awe. What am I?
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Snowman
34. I don’t melt indoors, I light the way. I’m shaped like Frosty on display. What am I?
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Snowman Lamp
35. I hold your cocoa or some tea. I wear a smile and snowman glee. What am I?
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Snowman Mug
36. I come in pairs, small and neat. I dangle down and look quite sweet. What am I?
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Snowman Earrings
37. I’m plush and soft, you hug me tight. I’m a snowman stuffed just right. What am I?
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Snowman Plush Toy
38. You draw me in books or paper white, with crayons or pencils, I’m a delight. What am I?
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Snowman Drawing
39. I’m round and soft and part of play. I help you build in snowy day. What am I?
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Snowball
40. I protect your hands from snowy sting. I help you build just about anything. What am I?
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Gloves
41. I sparkle and shine and sit on trees. I bring the snowman indoors with ease. What am I?
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Snowman Ornament
42. I’m white and soft and shaped with glee. I decorate pillows during TV. What am I?
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Snowman Pillow
43. I twinkle at night in winter cheer. I sit outside once snow is near. What am I?
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Snowman Lights
44. You wear me proud in sweater form. I keep you cute and slightly warm. What am I?
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Snowman Sweater
45. I bounce around from shelf to chair. I bring holiday magic everywhere. What am I?
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Snowman Elf
46. I’m in a globe, I swirl and glow. Shake me up to see it snow. What am I?
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Snow Globe
47. I’m the center of your snowy art. You build around me from the start. What am I?
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Bottom Snowball
48. I’m what you need to form your head. Without me, you’d be flat instead. What am I?
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Top Snowball
49. I glow in lights, I stand with pride. I’m snowman joy you keep inside. What am I?
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Snowman Figurine
50. I’m in a story where I run. Even though I’m made of none. What am I?
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Magic Snowman
51. I show up when winter knocks. I’m rolled and shaped from snowy blocks. What am I?
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Snowman
52. I’m made of snow and never walk. But place me right, and I can talk. What am I?
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Snowman Puppet
53. I rest on lawns where children cheer. I only come once a year. What am I?
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Snowman
54. I go around a snowy chin, and keep the frost from creeping in. What am I?
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Scarf
55. I twinkle bright in snowy scenes. You’ll find me in your winter dreams. What am I?
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Snowman Decoration
56. I’m painted white and made from wood. I stand by trees – just like I should. What am I?
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Wooden Snowman
57. I ride in songs and snowy cheer. I bring snowmen close to ear. What am I?
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Snowman Song
58. I’m soft and squishy, made to squeeze. I’m winter joy in plush degrees. What am I?
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Snowman Stuffed Toy
59. I’m cold and blank, no eyes or grin. But kids will shape me with a spin. What am I?
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Snow Pile
60. I’m stuck in place with frosty charm. My twiggy arms mean you no harm. What am I?
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Snowman
61. I’m a famous snowman with a broom. I dance and run but meet my doom. Who am I?
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Frosty
62. You won’t find me in a heatwave. My icy home is where I crave. What am I?
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Snowman
63. I guard your yard when snow is deep. While you’re inside, I never sleep. What am I?
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Yard Snowman
64. My smile is made with little coal. My body’s built from snowy roll. What am I?
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Snowman
65. I sing and dance on winter shirts. I bring the laughs, not snowy hurts. What am I?
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Snowman Sweater
66. I’m built from snow but I don’t freeze. Kids pose with me in twos and threes. What am I?
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Snowman
67. I appear in cards and wrapping fun. I melt away when there’s no sun. What am I?
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Snowman Illustration
68. I’m found on mugs and plates galore. I bring the holidays to your decor. What am I?
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Snowman Print
69. I glow at night, I flicker light. I’m shaped like Frosty and shine so bright. What am I?
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Snowman Candle
70. I’m not a real hat, but I still glow. I sit on heads at winter shows. What am I?
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Light-Up Snowman Hat
71. I’m soft and flat, made to squeeze. Kids hug me more than cheese. What am I?
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Snowman Pillow
72. I’m not a photo, but I frame. I hold your face with snowman name. What am I?
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Snowman Frame
73. I sparkle bright on frozen nights. My nose is gold, my eyes are lights. What am I?
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Snowman Ornament
74. I fall from skies and cover heads. I’m what starts all snowman beds. What am I?
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Snow
75. I drip and drop when weather turns. The warmer sun is what I spurn. What am I?
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Melting Snowman
76. I wear no socks but still stand tall. My nose points out and never falls. What am I?
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Snowman
77. You can stack me tall or keep me short. I’m your snowy building sport. What am I?
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Snowballs
78. I jingle with bells and wear a grin. My snowy smile has joy within. What am I?
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Snowman Ornament
79. I live inside a plastic dome. Shake me up and watch it snow. What am I?
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Snow Globe
80. I’m made from socks when you get bored. Add some buttons and I’m adored. What am I?
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DIY Sock Snowman
81. I stand on shelves with cotton beard. My nose is pointy, never weird. What am I?
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Snowman Gnome
82. I mark the days till Christmas cheer. Each number brings a snowman near. What am I?
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Advent Calendar with Snowmen
83. I guard your cocoa on chilly nights. My lid stays tight through cozy bites. What am I?
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Snowman Mug
84. I’m drawn with crayons on snowy days. My scarf and smile earn great praise. What am I?
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Snowman Drawing
85. I sparkle on trees in a tiny size. My glitter shines in many eyes. What am I?
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Mini Snowman Ornament
86. I’m made from paper and full of flair. I hang on walls and float in air. What am I?
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Snowman Garland
87. I’m baked and shaped for sweet delight. My smile is sugar, frosty white. What am I?
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Snowman Cookie
88. I live on sweaters with festive pride. I bring a snowman to your side. What am I?
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Ugly Christmas Sweater
89. I sit on shelves or hang on trees. I freeze in place with snowy knees. What am I?
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Snowman Figurine
90. I make no sound but sing with joy. I’m found in cards and meant to enjoy. What am I?
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Singing Snowman Card
91. I’m shaped like a friend with glowing skin. My lights come on when nights begin. What am I?
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Snowman Night Light
92. I’m plush and jolly with little boots. I come in sets with frosty suits. What am I?
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Snowman Family Decor
93. I’m a puzzle made for snowy brains. You match my smile in wintry games. What am I?
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Snowman Puzzle
94. I’m felt and thread and made with care. I hang on trees or anywhere. What am I?
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Felt Snowman Craft
95. I’m cold and soft and love to sled. My scarf is red, my smile is spread. What am I?
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Sledding Snowman
96. I roll with snow, not down the hill. I build a man with wintry skill. What am I?
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Snow Roller
97. I’m stuck on windows in festive cheer. You peel me off at end of year. What am I?
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Snowman Window Cling
98. I’m made of buttons, glue, and foam. With paper hat, I sit at home. What am I?
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Craft Snowman
99. I light your tree from head to base. My snowman grin is in your face. What am I?
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Snowman Tree Topper
100. I’m edible, cold, and shaped just right. My eyes are candy, my belly bright. What am I?
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Snowman Cupcake
101. I make you smile from fridge to hall. I’m made of magnets, hats, and all. What am I?
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Snowman Fridge Magnet
102. I pop with cheer when lights are low. My snowman hat steals the show. What am I?
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Snowman Party Hat
103. I twirl and dance on holiday tape. I bring the snowman into shape. What am I?
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Snowman Gift Wrap
104. I hold your pens and pencils too. I’m shaped like Frosty just for you. What am I?
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Snowman Pencil Holder
105. I ride in snow, I carry glee. I pull your snowman just like me. What am I?
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Sled
106. I’m filled with beans and shaped to squish. My snowman face grants every wish. What am I?
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Snowman Beanbag
107. I peek from windows in snowy time. My frosty smile is not a crime. What am I?
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Window Snowman Decoration
108. I blow and beep with snowy air. I wave my arms without a care. What am I?
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Inflatable Wacky Snowman
109. I’m drawn on nails with polish clear. I bring the winter right to here. What am I?
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Snowman Nail Art
110. I shine at night from sidewalk view. My frosty smile waves back at you. What am I?
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Outdoor Snowman Light
111. I hold your place on table’s end. My snowy face brings warmth to friends. What am I?
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Snowman Place Card
112. I greet your guests with jolly grin. I hang on doors as they come in. What am I?
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Snowman Wreath
113. I’m iced and sweet and shaped just right. I’m snowman fun in every bite. What am I?
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Snowman Cake Pop
114. I whistle tunes and glide with grace. I skate and smile with snowy face. What am I?
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Skating Snowman
115. I hold your gifts with snowy flair. My paper’s bright beyond compare. What am I?
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Snowman Gift Bag
116. I’m small and cold and used in war. You toss me far from door to door. What am I?
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Snowball
117. I top your tree in festive pose. I smile with joy and carrot nose. What am I?
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Snowman Tree Topper
118. I pose for pics with kids and more. My snowy smile’s hard to ignore. What am I?
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Photo Prop Snowman
119. I teach the alphabet in snow. I rhyme and roll with icy glow. What am I?
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Snowman Book
120. I count the days with ticking grace. I smile and wink with snowy face. What am I?
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Snowman Countdown Clock
121. I greet your guests from post or box. My snowman cheer unlocks their talks. What am I?
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Mailbox Snowman Cover
122. I warm your cocoa, never cold. My snowman design is jolly gold. What am I?
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Snowman Mug
123. I come in cards and paper fun. You fold and stand me when you’re done. What am I?
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Snowman Pop-Up Card
124. I live in foam and crafty kits. You decorate with snowy bits. What am I?
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Snowman Craft Kit
125. I end this list with cheerful face. I love your yard and every space. What am I?
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Snowman
Conclusion
If you made it through all 125 of these riddles, consider yourself officially frosted and festive. Writing this collection felt like building a snowman one riddle at a time – stacking ideas, shaping punchlines, and adding the little details that bring each one to life.
Some were easy, some were tricky, and a few probably made you smile without even realizing it.
Whether you guessed them all or peeked at the answers a little early (no judgment), I hope these riddles brought a flurry of fun to your day.
If you’re like me, you’re already thinking about which ones to share at your next holiday get-together or put in a card.
Thanks for coming along on this snowy riddle journey. And remember that even when the snow melts, a good snowman riddle never really disappears.
