Three kids race to build the tallest clock tower. Lily finished before Mia. Mia finished before Noah. Who finished last?
Noah.
The finishing order is Lily, Mia, Noah.
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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