Three kids race to build the tallest basket tower. Leo finished before Noah. Noah finished before Max. Who finished last?
Max.
The finishing order is Leo, Noah, Max.
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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