A thief stole coins from a bank but left behind a single dime. What does this clue tell you?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about why someone would leave a single item.
Answer
It was a distraction.
Explanation
Leaving a dime might be intended to confuse or mislead the investigation.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is It was a distraction..
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