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Although I'm far from the point, I don't make mistakes, I fix yours. What am I?

An eraser on a pencil

Why this works

This riddle cleverly plays with the concepts of "point" and "fixing mistakes." The "point" refers to the sharp tip of a pencil, where the writing happens, while the eraser is typically found at the opposite end, far from that point. The phrase "I don’t make mistakes, I fix yours" highlights the eraser's purpose: it doesn't create errors itself but is designed to correct them when you make a mistake while writing. Thus, the answer beautifully encapsulates both the physical placement of the eraser and its function in the writing process.

Common Wrong Answers

“A pencil”

While a pencil is closely related to the eraser, it doesn't fix mistakes; it is the eraser that corrects errors made while writing.

“A computer”

A computer can help correct mistakes through software, but it doesn't fit the clue about being 'far from the point' as a pencil's eraser does.

“A pen”

A pen is used for writing, but unlike an eraser, it cannot fix mistakes; it typically creates permanent marks instead.

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