Why did the clock apply for a job? It wanted to make some time.
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider what clocks do best.
Answer
It aimed to find new opportunities
Explanation
The riddle plays on the phrase 'make time' as in being productive, while clocks literally keep time.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is It aimed to find new opportunities.
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