A suspicious package arrived at the precinct addressed to the chief. Inside was a ticking clock and a note reading: 'Defuse me by cutting the wire that matches the color of the sea at noon on a clear day.' Detective Drake stared at the blue, red, and green wires, smiled, and cut the correct wire safely. Which color did he choose?
Blue
The sea at noon on a clear day reflects the sky and appears blue.
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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