riddling

Riddling is the art of creating and solving riddles—questions or statements that use clever language, wordplay, or hints to challenge someone to find a specific answer. Riddles often involve metaphorical or ambiguous clues designed to stimulate thinking and interpretation. It is a form of intellectual entertainment that encourages lateral thinking and problem-solving skills. Historically, riddling has been part of oral storytelling and literature, fostering community engagement and mental agility through playful questioning and answer discovery.