Why did the contestant fail on the word game show?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about a common word that describes not hitting something.
Answer
He couldn't spell 'missed'
Explanation
'Missed' is both a word he failed to spell and a play on the idea that he failed to succeed in the contest.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is He couldn't spell 'missed'.
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