Riddle

Why was the ocean arrested?

Choose an answer

A.It polluted the beach with trash.
B.It flooded the nearby town.
C.It stole all the sand from the coast.
D.Because it beat upon the shore.
Hint: It's a 6-word phrase with 25 letters, starting with "B".

Answer

Because it beat upon the shore.

Why this is the answer

Pun on "beat," meaning both to physically assault someone and waves striking the shore.

This riddle is filed under How, What, Why Riddles and rated Easy.