Why was the thief so honest?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider a play on words about honesty.
Answer
He was a robber who told the truth
Explanation
The riddle plays on the dual meaning of 'robber' sounding like 'rob-ber', hinting at honesty.
This is a medium wordplay riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is He was a robber who told the truth.
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