Riddle of the Week

This Week's Riddle

Sometimes a big part of the circus.

Sometimes it's worn above a skirt.

Sometimes spin, sometimes begin,

Sometimes it's just the best of dirt.

(answer is one word)

Take my guess exactly as typed

I'm not sure of the spelling

There have been 89 right answers, 28 wrong answers and 24 people have given up.

This riddle written by MDM

Hints will help you notice the riddle's key words or phrases.

Hint #1: What are some phrases used to describe a circus?

Hint #2: What are types of soil?

Hint #3: What might you call an article of clothing worn above a skirt?

Check Hint: CVC

Big Hint: What's a toy that spins until it falls over?

You should use the Big Hint ONLY if you are really stuck. This hint may contain information that is beyond what is already in the riddle.

The Check Hint lets you check your answer without actually seeing the answer. A Check Hint is the answer with each vowel (AEIOU) replaced by a 'V' and each consonant (including Y) replaced by a 'C'.

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