In an autumn orchard, three workers—Liam, Maya, and Noah—make statements about who filled the harvest basket. Exactly one worker always lies, and the other two always tell the truth. Liam says: 'Maya filled the basket.' Maya says: 'Noah did not fill the basket.' Noah says: 'Liam is the liar.' Who actually filled the harvest basket?
Liam
If Liam is the liar: Liam's statement ('Maya filled it') is false (so Maya didn't fill it). Maya's statement ('Noah didn't fill it') is true (so Noah didn't fill it). Noah's statement ('Liam is the liar') is true. Since neither Maya nor Noah filled it, Liam must have filled it. This creates a logical set where Liam is the single liar.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
Difficulty: Hard. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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