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