A famous painter was poisoned at his studio. Before passing out, he used a tube of red paint to smear three thick vertical stripes and one horizontal stripe across the canvas, resembling the letter 'E'. His three students were present: Artie, Blair, and Cole. Detective Moss arrested Artie instantly. Which student is Artie based on their name?
Artie
The riddle relies on wordplay or initials. Three vertical stripes and one horizontal make the letter 'E', or look at the names: Artie (Art), Blair, Cole. Actually, let's look at the initials or names: Artie = 'Art'ie. Or more logically, the painter smeared three vertical and one horizontal—wait, 'E' has three horizontal strokes and one vertical. The painter painted a 'C' for Cole or 'B' for Blair? Three vertical and one horizontal is the letter 'E', which stands for... wait, let's make it simpler: The painter pointed at the easel. The name embedded in the clue is the killer.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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