Despite fresh footprints around, no one heard the approach at the crime scene. What caused this silent arrival?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider floor covering affecting noise
Answer
The floor was carpeted thickly
Explanation
Thick carpeting muffled footsteps, allowing someone to approach undetected despite footprints left behind.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The floor was carpeted thickly.
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