Why did the detective always carry a pencil?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what detectives do with evidence.
Answer
To record their findings
Explanation
The pun is on 'draw a conclusion,' which means to come to a decision and also refers to drawing with a pencil.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is To record their findings.
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