Why was the letter upset? Because it couldn’t find its stamp of approval.
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what letters need to be sent.
Answer
It was missing its stamp of approval
Explanation
The pun plays on 'stamp of approval', referring to both postal stamps and validation in general.
This is a medium wordplay riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is It was missing its stamp of approval.
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