Three kids race to build the tallest pie tower. Ava finished before Eli. Eli finished before Noah. Who finished last?
Noah.
The finishing order is Ava, Eli, Noah.
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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