The scarecrow is bigger than the squirrel, and the squirrel is bigger than the apple. Which one is the smallest?
The apple.
From biggest to smallest: scarecrow, squirrel, apple.
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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