Three trick-or-treaters rang a doorbell: a ghost, a witch and a pirate. The ghost came before the witch, and the pirate came last. Who was first?
The ghost.
Pirate is last, and ghost is before witch, so the ghost is first.
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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