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If you are tired of getting roasted by intellectual NPCs while trying to become a martial arts legend, you have come to the right place for the ultimate Where Winds Meet Riddle Answers master list. In this game, your sword is useless against a “Riddle Scholar” who demands to know what creature “licks its claws” or what object represents “time.” These minigames are not just random trivia; they are a unique test of your cultural knowledge and lateral thinking, often rewarding you with valuable resources like Copper Coins, Echo Jade, and XP. But let’s be honest—sometimes the translations or vague clues make these impossible to guess. That is why we have compiled every single riddle solution currently known in the game into one massive, easy-to-read table. No skipping, no “common only” lists—this is the full archive. Whether you are stuck on “Green Bamboo Shoots” or the deceptively simple “Mud,” simply search the table below to find the exact keyword match and the winning answer to clear the trial instantly.
What are Riddles in Where Winds Meet
There is a riddle feature in Where Winds Meet that adds an engaging layer of challenge to the game, allowing players to solve word‑based puzzles during exploration. When you speak with a Riddle NPC, they present a brief clue or phrase, and you must type the correct answer into a chat‑style interface within a limited number of guesses to solve it. Successfully completing these riddles rewards you with currency (Commerce Coins and Echo Jade), Intelligence points, and exploration progression, making them a valuable diversion from combat and quests. These riddles draw on everyday concepts, animals, and objects, and sometimes players find them tricky due to translation or phrasing nuances, prompting community‑shared solution guides.
Riddles in Where Winds Meet usually start with a Hint or Topic provided by the NPC.
- Identify the Keyword: Look at the first clue the scholar gives you (e.g., “Forest,” “Farm,” or “Deep Sea”).
- Find it below: Scroll through the alphabetical table to find that keyword.
- Type the Answer: Input the Answer exactly as shown. Some riddles accept multiple variations, which we have listed.

The Complete Riddle Answer Table
| Clue / Keyword / Topic | Correct Answer(s) |
|---|---|
| Arctic | Walrus |
| Beard | Mustache |
| Black and White / Tai Chi | Yin and Yang |
| Blue Sky | Pigeon |
| Camouflage | Flounder |
| Cool | Watertank |
| Cropping / Cutting | Scissors |
| Crouch down | Hedgehog |
| Cruise / In the sea | Shark |
| Cunning | Fox |
| Cup-shaped | Tulip |
| Curved blade | Sickle |
| Damp | Moss |
| Dark | Soy Sauce |
| Deep Sea | Shark |
| Devour | Catfish |
| Digging | Mole |
| Discoloration | Lizard / Chameleon |
| Divine Bird | Phoenix |
| Fan-blades | Ginkgo |
| Fan-shaped leaves | Clivia |
| Far sighted | Giraffe |
| Farm | Turkey |
| Farming | Ox / Buffalo |
| Farming and weaving | Cowherd |
| Fish | Cormorant |
| Forest | Squirrel / Loriot / Sika Deer / Oriole / Bamboo Rat / Porcupine |
| Forests | Fox / Bear / Bamboo Rat |
| Four Seasons | Chinese Rose / Ivy / Catharanthus Roseus / Cypress |
| Grassland | Antelope / Groundhog / Horse / Ostrich / Deer / Hedgehog / Football |
| Grateful | Turkey |
| Gray | Schnauzer / Snow Leopard |
| Gray birds | Azalea |
| Great strength | Bear |
| Green | Cypress / Evergreen |
| Green bamboo shoots | Lettuce |
| Green crown | Camphor Tree |
| Green eyes | Fly |
| Green festival | Lucky Bamboo |
| Heat | Iron |
| Hidden | Scorpion |
| Hidden flower | Fig |
| Hide | Hide and Seek |
| Historic Site / Sites | Great Wall |
| Hit, Bull’s Eye | Archery |
| Hold food | Dishes |
| Holds food | Dishes |
| Huge | Whale |
| Ice Surface | Seal |
| Illumination | Candle / Lantern |
| Indifferent gaze | Snake |
| Ironing | Iron |
| Jungle | Elephant / Leopard |
| Keep warm | Boots |
| Kiln fire | Porcelain |
| Kitchen | Chopping Board |
| Land and sea | Turtle |
| Large flowers | Peony |
| Leather | Boots |
| Licking claws | Cat |
| Lifting | Sedan Chair |
| Light and shadow | Lantern |
| Light point | Firefly |
| Long and pointed | Chili |
| Long ears | Rabbit |
| Milky Way | Weaver Girl / Cowherd |
| Molt | Snake |
| Moon-viewing food | Moon Cake |
| Mountainous areas | Donkey |
| Mouse catching | Cat |
| Mud | Toad |
| Mud hole | Eel |
| Multi-legged | Centipede |
| Multicolor | Impatiens / Perennial Flower / Rosa |
| Multiplayer | Hide and Seek / Football |
| On the ground | Ant |
| Orange-red | Campsis |
| Orangutans | Chimpanzees |
| Ornamental | Begonia |
| Paddy | Frog |
| Paddy fields | Rice |
| Pet | Sheepherder |
| Plant-based | Tea |
| Planting | Garlic Sprouts / Tobacco |
| Plateau | Yak |
| Plateau hunter | Snow Leopard |
| Playing in the water | Duck |
| Pod | Lentils |
| Pointed | Nail |
| Rice storage | Rice Jar |
| Rich | Jackfruit |
| Ring | Bracelet |
| River | Hippo / Fishing / Beaver |
| Rivers | Catfish |
| Roadside | Plantain |
| Rodent | Guinea Pig |
| Short | Zinnia |
| Short weapon | Dagger |
| Shrub | Oleander / Skunk |
| Shrubs | Evergreen / Oleander |
| Shut | Locks |
| Silk pull | Fishing Rod |
| Slow | Sloth / Sloths |
| Small | Blueberry / Plum Tree |
| Small grains | Green Beans / Mung Beans |
| Small particles | Wheat |
| Smiley face | Sunflower |
| Snake | Whip |
| Snow | Lynx / Samoyed |
| Snow Mountain | Snow Leopard |
| Snowfield | Reindeer |
| Soar | Eagle |
| Social | Hyena / Capybara / Elephant |
| Square | Box |
| Stone | Lizard |
| The Hint | The Answer |
| Timer | Hourglass |
| Upper Limb Exercises | Archery |
| Wall | Gecko |
| Water | Dragonfly |
| Webbed Feet | Platypus |
| Wind | Wind Chimes |
A Pro Trick For Winning Riddles
There is a known exploit or “mechanic” that some players use to bypass the guessing game entirely. If you are struggling with a specific riddle not on this list (due to updates), try typing: (Guesses the answer correctly).
In some versions of the game, this debug-style command forces the NPC to accept your answer as correct immediately, skipping the entire minigame. It is a hilarious way to outsmart the scholars at their own game!youtube​
Environmental Riddles: Meow Meow Puzzles
Don’t forget that “riddles” in Where Winds Meet also appear as environmental challenges, specifically the Meow Meow Puzzles. These are location-based tasks usually marked by a cat statue or interaction point.
- Kaifeng Locations: Often require you to race through checkpoints or solve lantern riddles.
- Lantern Riddle Example: If you see lanterns with clues like “Green, Rise, Hat,” simply select the corresponding correct text on the lantern to proceed.​





