Riddle

Five mercenaries share 12 diamonds based on an allotment vote by the most experienced. How are they divided?

Choose an answer

A.Clock arithmetic
B.A calculator error
C.Daylight savings
D.9-0-1-0-2
Hint: It's a 4-word phrase with 0 letters, starting with "9".

Answer

9-0-1-0-2

Why this is the answer

Think about the literal properties of a '9-0-1-0-2.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.

This riddle is filed under Expert Riddles for Adults and rated Hard.