The watch stopped exactly at midnight, but the crime happened earlier. Why is the time misleading?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Mechanical failures can cause false readings.
Answer
The watch was not working properly
Explanation
A stopped watch shows no current time; the time on it can't confirm event timing.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is The watch was not working properly.
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