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