The shell is bigger than the sand castle, and the sand castle is bigger than the wave. Which one is the smallest?
The wave.
From biggest to smallest: shell, sand castle, wave.
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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