Three kids race to build the tallest sparkler tower. Sam finished before Omar. Omar finished before Kai. Who finished last?
Kai.
The finishing order is Sam, Omar, Kai.
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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