Three men claimed they were playing cards in a windowless bunker during a blackout. Detective Cole asked each for the color of the cards. Suspect A said red and black, Suspect B said blue and gold, Suspect C said green and white. Who was lying?
Suspects B and C
Standard playing cards are strictly red and black. Suspects B and C named non-standard colors.
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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