Word Ladder: COLD to WARM
Change one letter at a time
Change COLD into WARM one letter at a time. Every step in between must be a real English word. Four steps will do it.
Riddle
Alive Without Breath
I am alive without breath and as cold as death. I am never thirsty, though I always drink. What am I?
WordsLateral thinkingAges 6–8 · 9–11Sample content
Getting Alive Without Breath ready…
About this game
How to play
- Read the riddle slowly — every word is a clue.
- Type your answer (or pick one on Easy) and press Check.
- Stuck? Hints come one at a time. Solve it to open the treasure box!
Three levels
- Easy: Gentle riddles, with picture answers to choose from.
- Medium: Type your answer. Two hints if you need them.
- Hard: Riddles that play tricks with words.
What this teaches
Riddles describe something true in an unusual way. Solving them trains you to notice that one word can have two meanings.
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