Three kids race to build the tallest pumpkin tower. Mia finished before Lily. Kai finished before Mia. Who finished last?
Lily.
The finishing order is Kai, Mia, Lily.
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.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Detective riddles with answers or try Truth & Lie Island for a different kind of puzzle.
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