Three kids race to build the tallest sand castle tower. Ben finished before Zoe. Zoe finished before Omar. Who finished last?
Omar.
The finishing order is Ben, Zoe, Omar.
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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