Riddle

My first is a part of the day, My last a conductor of light, My whole to take the measure of time, Is useful by day and by night. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A sundial
B.A stopwatch
C.A calendar
D.An Hour-glass.
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 11 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

An Hour-glass.

Why this is the answer

"Hour" (a part of the day) plus "glass" (which conducts light) combine to form "hourglass," a timekeeping device.

This riddle is filed under Dark Riddles and rated Hard.

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