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Cryptics

Cryptic clues are common riddle clues in higher level clues, but they can be found in lower level clues on occasion. They will lead the player to an NPC to talk to, crates to search, or to a location where they are to dig. Hard level clues which lead the player to an NPC will normally result in a puzzle box. Some clues require the player to obtain a key from a nearby monster to access the needed location. These chest key clues are usually found on lower level trails. Oddly, if there is a key involved in the clue, it is possible to get the key before reading the hint, which could save the player some time.

List of solutions

Following is a list of all known cryptic clues and their solutions.

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A

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
'A bag belt only?' he asked his balding brothers	Talk to Abbot Langley in the Monastery near Edgeville.		No	No
A crate found in the tower of a church is your next location.	Upstairs in the church of East Ardougne, check the crate in the corner.		No	No
A great view: watch the rapidly drying hides get splashed. Check the box you are sitting on.	Almera's House north of Baxtorian Falls, first floor in the boxes.		No	No
A strange little man who sells armour only to those who've proven themselves to be unafraid of dragons.	Talk to Oziach in his house west of Edgeville.		No	Yes
A town with a different sort of night-life is your destination. Search for some crates in one of the houses.	Search the crates in the clothes shop in Canifis.		No	No
After a hard day of spraying back the vegetation, you mite want to pop to the nearby forge and search the crates.	The Zanaris forge (furnace, north-western corner of Zanaris) west of the slayer monsters (fungi). Search the crates. (Need Lost City Quest for this clue.)		No	No
After trawling for bars, go to the nearest place to smith them and dig by the door.	Dig in front of the house with an anvil in Port Khazard, near the fishing trawler activity.		No	No
Aggie I see, Lonely and southern I feel, I am neither inside nor outside the house, yet no house would be complete without me. The treasure lies beneath me!	Dig under the southern window in Aggie's house at Draynor Village.		No	No
And so on, and so on, and so on. Walking from the land of many unimportant things leads to a choice of paths.	On Etceteria, dig next to the Evergreen in front of the castle walls. (Code C-I-P)		No	No
As you desert this town, keep an eye out for a set of spines that could ruin nearby rugs: dig carefully around the greenery	At the flying rug hub in Nardah, dig next to the two cacti nearby.		No	No

B

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Being this far north has meant that these crates have escaped being battled over.	Search the crates behind and a little north-west the round prison building that holds the 2nd tracking gnome in the Battlefield south of West Ardougne.		No	No
Brush off the sand and dig in the quarry. There is a wheely handy barrow to the east. Don't worry, it's coal to dig there-in fact, it's all oclay.	Sandstone and granite quarry south of the bandit camp. Dig one square west of the north-eastern-most wheel barrow. Warning: Bring waterskins or an Enchanted water tiara, as this area is affected by desert heat.		No	No
By the town of the dead, walk south down a rickety bridge, then dig near the slime-covered tree.	Walk down the bridge just to the west of the northern entrance to Port Phasmatys and dig just to the east of the first tree you come to.		No	No

C

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Citric Cellar	Speak to Heckel Funch in Tree Gnome Stronghold in the south-east corner of the Grand Tree on the first level above the ground. You will be given a puzzle box.		No	Yes
Come to the evil ledge, Yew know yew want to, And try not to get stung.	Dig in Edgeville, just east of the Southern Yew tree.		No	No
Covered in shadows, the centre of the circle is where you will find the answer.	In Mort'ton, dig in the centre of town, just south of the store.		No	No

D

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Dig here if you are not feeling too well after travelling through the desert. Ali heartily recommends it.	Dig next to the well in Pollnivneach.		No	No
Don't skip here, it's too muddy. You'll feel like a star if you dig here, though.	Go to the southern tip of Mudskipper Point and dig on the south-eastern starfish.		No	No

F

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Find a bar with a centre fountain in its city. Go upstairs and get changed.	Go to the Blue Moon Inn in Varrock.		Yes[1]	No
Find a crate close to the monks that like to paaarty!	In the Monastery south of Ardougne, south wall of the east room.		No	No
For any aspiring mage, I'm sure searching this bookcase will be a rewarding experience.	Search the bookcase in the north-east corner of the shop on the top floor of the Mage Training Arena.		No	No
Four blades I have, yet draw no blood. Still I turn my prey to powder. If you are brave, come search my roof; It is there my blades are louder.	Lumbridge windmill, search the crates on the top floor.		No	No

G

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Generally speaking, his nose was very bent	General Bentnoze in the Goblin Village.		No	Yes
Go to the village being attacked by trolls, search the drawers while you are there.	Go to the weapons shop in Burthope and When you try to open the drawers it says "wait till I get my hands on Penda, he's nicked the key again." Go to the house directly east and kill Penda for the key. Then open and search the drawers.		Yes[2]	No
Go to this building to be illuminated, and search the drawers while you're there.	Kill a Fremennik market guard then search the drawers in the Lighthouse west of Rellekka (If you don't kill the market guard, then the drawer will say "I'm guarding the key at the market") Requires Horror from the deep to enter the lighthouse and the completion of Bar Crawl miniquest.		Yes[3]	No

H

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Hay! Stop for a bit and admire the scenery, just like the tourism promoter says.	Search the hay bales in the circular room south of the Baxtorian Falls, near Rasolo.		No	No
His head might be hollow, but the crates nearby are filled with surprises.	Search the crates near the Golem in the ruins of Uzer. Use Dominion medallion and run directly east for quick access.		No	No

I

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
I am a token of the greatest love. I have no beginning or end. My eye is red, I can fit like a glove. Go to the place where it's money they lend, And dig by the gate to be my friend.	Dig next to the gate, under the west bank of Varrock (the Tele-grab spot with coins and a ruby ring).		No	No
I'm sure they will let ya buy some things here as long as you are in good 'ealth	Search one of the two crates in the general shop from Lletya, the elven city.		No	No
Identify the back of this over-acting brother. (He's a long way from home.)	Talk to Hamid, the monk at the altar north of the Duel Arena.		No	Yes
If a man carried my burden, he would break his back. I am not rich, but leave silver in my track. Speak to the keeper of my trail.	Talk to Gerrant in the fish shop in Port Sarim.		No	No
If you didn't want to be here and in danger, you should lever things well enough alone.	Pull the Ardougne or Edgeville teleport lever and dig with a spade. Beware of player killers!		No	No
If you look closely enough, it seems that the archers have lost more than their needles.	Search the hay stack in the Ranging Guild.		No	No
I lie lonely and forgotten in mid wilderness, Where the dead rise from their beds. Feel free to quarrel and wind me up, and dig while you shoot their heads.	Dig under the crossbow in the Graveyard of Shadows at level 20 wilderness. Beware of player killers!		No	No
In a town where everyone has perfect vision, seek some locked drawers in a house that sits opposite a workshop.	Go to the house in Seers' Village south of the house with the anvils. The drawers will be locked, follow the road just north of this house to the west, until you reach a group of chickens. The chickens are near the ranging guild. Kill a chicken to get the key for the drawer.		Yes[4]	No
In a town where thieves steal from stalls, search for some drawers upstairs of a house near the bank.	Search the drawers in the first floor of the house near the north bank in Ardougne. Jerico's house, where the pigeon cages are, if you have done Biohazard. You must kill a guard for the key.		Yes[5]	No
In a town where wizards are known to gather, search upstairs in a large house to the north.	Search the chest in the house north of the Wizards' Guild. You need to kill a man in order to get a key.		Yes[6]	No
In a town where the guards are armed with maces, search the upstairs room of the Public House.	Go to Ardougne Manor (southeast of the north bank) and kill one of the guard dogs for the key. Then go to the Flying Horse Inn Pub just north of the Ardougne castle, search the drawers that can be found upstairs.		Yes[1]	No
In a village made of bamboo look for some crates under one of the houses.	Search in Tai Bwo Wannai village.		No	No
It seems to have reached the end of the line, and it's still empty.	In the Dwarven Mines, search the mine carts a little north of the entrance to the Mining Guild.		No	No

M

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Mine was the strangest birth under the sun. I left the crimson sack. Yet life had not begun. Entered the world and yet was seen by none.	Dig at the Red spider's eggs in the Karamja volcano.		No	No
Must be full of railings	Search some boxes near the coal trucks west of Seers' Village. There's a small hut to the south of the coal trucks, search the westernmost boxes. (Near the start of the Dwarf Cannon quest).		No	No
My giant guardians below the market streets would be fans of rock and roll, if only they could grab hold of it. Dig near my green bubbles!	Dig next to the cauldron near the Moss Giants in the Varrock Sewers.		No	No
My home is grey, and made of stone, A castle with a search for a meal, Hidden in some drawers I am, Across from a wooden wheel.	Lumbridge castle first floor, in the drawers in the room with the spinning wheel.		No	No
My name is like a tree, yet it is spelt with a "g", come see the fur, which is right near me	Speak to Wilough in Varrock centre.		No	Yes

N

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Navigating to this crate will be a trial.	Go to Swensen the Navigator's house (house southwest of longhouse) in Rellekka and search the crates in there.		No	No
North of the best monkey restaurant on Karamja, look for the centre of the triangle of boats and search there.	On the jetty just north of Musa Point, look in the crate.		No	No

O

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Observe: In the crate just North of the stairs leading down, you will find the answer.	Walk through the tunnels to the Observatory. The crate is at the top of the stairs.		No	No
Often sought out by scholars of histories past, find me where words of wisdom speak volumes.	Speak to a examiner at the Exam Centre.		No	Yes
One of the sailors in Port Sarim is your next destination.	Go to Port Sarim and talk to Captain Tobias.		No	No

P

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Probably filled with books on magic	Search the bookcase on the lowest level of the Wizards' Tower near Sedridor. (fairy code DIS)	200px	No	No
Probably filled with wizards' socks	Search the cabinets on the lowest level of the Wizards' Tower. Kill a wizard on the ground floor to get the key. (fairy code DIS)		Yes[7]	No

R

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Read 'How to breed scorpions' by O.W.Thathurt	Search the bookcase on the first floor of the Sorcerer's Tower. It's the northern one. North of Ardougne.		No	No

S

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
Search the upstairs drawers of a house in a village where pirates are known to have a good time.	In Brimhaven east of the inn and search the drawers on the top floor. Kill a pirate outside to get the key.	200px	Yes[8]	No
Six blades I have, yet draw no blood; Still I turn my prey to powder. If you are brave, come search my roof; It is there my blades are louder	Search the crates on the top floor of the Lumbridge flour mill.		No	No
'Small Shoe.' Often found with rod on mushroom.	Talk to any gnome trainer in the agility area of the Tree Gnome Stronghold.		No	Yes
Snah? I feel all confused, like one of those cakes.	Talk to Hans in Lumbridge.		No	No
Someone watching the fights in the Duel Arena is your next destination.	Speak to Jeed at the Duel Arena.		No	No
Sophind yourself some treasure by searching these boxes.	Search the boxes next to the bridge inside Sophanem, near the Pyramid Plunder pyramid.		No	No
Speak to a referee	Talk to a referee at the Gnome Ball field.		No	5096
Surprising? I bet he is...	Sir Prysin just inside Varrock castle.		No	No

T

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
The beasts to my east snap claws and tails. The rest to my west can slide and eat fish. The northern are silly and jump and wail. Dig by my fire and make a wish. OR The beasts to my east snap claws and tails. The rest to my west can slide and eat fish. The force to my north will jump and they'll wail, Come dig by my fire and make a wish.	Dig by the torch in the Ardougne Zoo, between the penguins and the scorpions.		No	No
The cheapest water for miles around, but they react badly to religious icons.	Go to the Bandit Camp in the Kharidian desert, search the crates in the shop.		No	No
The crate on the ground floor of a church is your next location.	The crate next to the ladder in the church in Ardougne.		No	No
The crate in the tower of a church is your next location.	Up the ladder of the church in Ardougne.		No	No
The dead, red dragon watches over this chest. He must really dig the view.	Go to Gunnarsgrunn (Barbarian Village) or barbarian outpost and kill a male barbarian and collect the key he drops. Go to the Exam centre south of the Digsite and search the chest under the red dragon's head in the main building.		Yes[9]	No
The gnomes' nearby cart must have collapsed under the weight of all the treasure in these boxes.	West of Outpost, south of water symbol on map. Search the south-westernmost boxes.		No	No
The owner of this crate has a hunch that he put more than fish inside.	Search the crate near Lubufu south of Brimhaven.		No	No
The rock cakes to the south are definitely more edible than the two rocks I buried the treasure between.	Dig just north of the rock cake stall in Gu'Tanoth between the outcrop of rocks in the marketplace.		No	No
The socks in these drawers are holier than thine, according to the tonsured owners.	Drawers in the north east corner of the Monastery, downstairs. You will need to kill a Zamorak monk to get a key. (Chaos Temple south of Goblin Village is one location.)		Yes[10]	No
The treasure is buried in a small building full of bones. Here's a Hint: It's not near a graveyard.	In the small building near the Odd Old Man from the Rag and Bone Man quests. Just northwest of the limestone mine east of Varrock. Dig in the centre of the building.		No	No
There is no 'worthier' lord.	Speak to Lord Iorwerth in the elven camp near Prifddinas.		No	Yes
This aviator is at the peak of his profession	Talk to Captain Bleemadge at the top of White Wolf Mountain, he's one of the gnome pilots.		No	Yes
This crate clearly marks the end of the line for coal.	Search the crate in the corner of the Coal Trucks' end just North of the Seers Village Pub.		No	No
This crate holds a better reward than a broken arrow	Go to the Ranging Guild and search the crate behind the arrow salesman.		No	No
This crate is mine, all mine, even if it is in the middle of the desert.	Search the crate near the wooden cart with the camel in the Desert Mining Camp, which is south of Shantay Pass. Don't forget your Metal key (acquired by starting The Tourist Trap quest).		No	No
This cupboard has treasure, pirate pots and corsair cutlery!	Search the cupboard in the house east of the Dead Man's Chest pirate bar in Brimhaven.		No	No
This temple is rather sluggish. The chest just inside the entrance, however, is filled with goodies.	Search the chests at the entrance inside Witchaven dungeon.		No	No
This village has a problem with cartloads of the undead. Try checking the bookcase to find the answer.	Go to Shilo Village and search the bookcase in the building just north of the bridge across the river. Search the north-west bookcase by the door. (The start point of the One Small Favour quest.)		No	No
Throat mage seeks companionship. Seek answers inside my furniture if interested.	Search the drawers upstairs in the Necromancer's tower south of East Ardougne (Use fairy ring code DJP).		No	No
Try not to let yourself be dazzled when you search these drawers.	East Ardougne (near the gate to West Ardougne) search the drawers in Jimmy Dazzler's house West of the pub. The drawers in the NW corner of the house.		No	No
Try not to step on any aquatic nasties while searching this crate.	Go to the Fishing Platform by talking to Holgart or Jeb in Witchaven, east of Ardougne, and then search the crate in the shack on the south-west part of the Fishing Platform. (If you have not already visited the Fishing Platform, you must talk to Caroline and bring Swamp paste).		No	No

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Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
When no weapons are at hand, then is the time to reflect. In Saradomin's name, redemption draws closer...	Go to Entrana and search the drawers in the house with the glassblowing pipe (Do not search the drawers with the glassblowing pipe on them).		No	No
When you get tired of fighting, go deep, deep down until you need an antidote	Go to Yanille dungeon and fall into the place with the poison spiders, either by repeatedly walking across the balancing ledge (level 40 agility required) or praying at the altar of Zamorak. Search the crate by the stairs leading up.		No	No
While a sea view is nice, it seems this church has not seen visitors in a while. Dig outside the rim of the round window for a reward.	Dig behind the alter in the church (south east Rimmington) and (south west of Port Sarim).		No	No

Y

Riddle	Solution	Image	Key?	Puzzle?
You can cook food on me, but don't cook any foodles - That would just be wrong.	Dig by the fire next to Captain Klemfoodle the gnome glider pilot on Karamja (Gandius on gnome glider).	(	No	No
You don't need to go hopping mad - or take steps - to get to this treasure: just be totally shellfish.	Dig on the small shell between the basalt rocks (north of Barbarian Assault) and the small obelisk. The shell is small and pinkish, on the north-western tip of the area.		No	No
You have all of the elements available to solve this clue. Fortunately you do not have to go so far as to stand in a draft.	Search the crates in the Elemental Workshop. The Clue Scroll is found in the crate directly east of the centre hatch.		No	No
You'll need to look for a town with a central fountain. Look for a locked chest in the town's chapel.	Go to the north church in Varrock and search for a chest. The chest says 'Property of Clocktower Monastery'. Go to the Monastery southeast of the Clocktower (south of Ardougne) and kill a Monk for the key.		Yes[11]	No
You will need to under-cook to solve this one.	Go to Lumbridge basement under the kitchen and search one of the crates.		No	No
You will need to wash the old ash off of your spade when you dig here, but the only water nearby is stagnant.	Go to Braindeath Island and dig next to the stagnant lake on top of the mountain behind 50% Luke's gate.		No	No
You'll need to have Doug Deep into the distant past to get to these sacks	Search the sacks near Doug Deeping. He is down the northeastern winch at the Digsite. You will need a rope the first time you do this. Just 'operate' the winch to go down. (Must have completed most of The Dig Site Quest to enter winch)		No	No

1. ^ ^{a b} Beware of dog - Go to Ardougne and kill a Guard Dog at the Handelmort mansion.
2. ^ Wait till I get my hands on Penda, he's nicked the key again. - Go to the pub in Burthorpe and kill Penda.
3. ^ I'm guarding the key at the market - Go to Rellekka and kill one of the Fremennik Guards.
4. ^ Don't forget to feed the chickens - Head north of Seers' Village in the Sinclair Mansion and kill the chickens.
5. ^ It's a guard's life - Go kill a level 20 Ardougne guard.
6. ^ Stand by your man - Kill the man just downstairs.
7. ^ One of the wizards might have the key - Kill a wizard in the Wizards' Tower.
8. ^ Shiver me timbers! - Kill a pirate in Brimhaven.
9. ^ Barbarians rule ok - Go to the Barbarian Village and kill a male barbarian. Female barbarians will not drop the key.
10. ^ You'll never get these drawers open now! - Zamorak Monk. - Go to the Chaos Temple north-west of the Goblin Village and kill a Monk of Zamorak.
11. ^ Property of the Clocktower Monastery - Go to the Monastery south of Ardougne and kill a monk.