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What has a neck but no head?

What has a neck but no head? – Short Riddles Riddle social image

Riddle: What has a neck but no head?

Hint: Found in kitchens and picnics.

Answer: A bottle.

Why this answer works

Bottles are described as having a neck below the cap—no head required.

Fun fact

The ‘neck’ helps pouring and gripping..

Popular variations

  • What has a neck and wears a cap? → A bottle
  • Neck without a head? → A bottle

Related riddles

  • What has a ring but no finger? → A telephone (or a bell)
  • What has hands but can’t clap? → A clock

FAQ

Could it be ‘guitar’?
No. Guitars have necks but the common answer is a bottle in classic form.

Is ‘shirt’ valid?
Some versions accept ‘shirt,’ but bottle fits better with ‘cap’ imagery.