In a crime scene, a cup is found with a lipstick mark on it. Who is likely the last person to use it?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about who typically wears lipstick.
Answer
A woman at the party
Explanation
The lipstick mark suggests a woman was the last person to drink from the cup.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A woman at the party.
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