Why did the mathematician become a wordsmith?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider the double meaning of 'calculate'.
Answer
To calculate his prose
Explanation
The answer plays on 'calculate' implying both numerical calculation and structuring prose.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is To calculate his prose.
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