*Assignment on a plane

SEAT NUMBER (take a seat & take a number)

Think of what you might be given when boarding to find your spot—it combines where you sit with your place in line.

This clue plays on the double meaning of "assignment." On a plane, your "assignment" is your seat number—the specific spot you're given. The wordplay splits "seat number" into two phrases: "take a seat" (sit down) and "take a number" (like waiting your turn in line), blending both ideas into one clever answer.