I linger in the background, my presence often questioned, I can turn the tide of suspicion in an instant. Who am I?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about who might be under scrutiny.
Answer
A suspect
Explanation
A suspect is someone being investigated for a potential crime.
This is a hard mystery riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A suspect.
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