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The Missing Keys

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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MINI ALIBImedium

Uncle Logic's keys have disappeared.

Exactly ONE suspect is lying.

WHO MOVED THE KEYS?

Clues

  • Mason“Nora moved them.”
  • Nora“Daniel moved them.”
  • Daniel“Mason didn’t move them.”
  • June“Nora is lying.”

Answer

Nora

Why it works

Nora is the only possible culprit who leaves exactly one false statement.

  1. Test Nora as the person who moved the keys.
  2. Mason’s statement is true, Nora’s statement is false, Daniel’s statement is true, and June’s statement is true. That produces exactly one liar: Nora.
  3. If Mason moved them, three statements would be false. If Daniel moved them, two statements would be false. If June moved them, two statements would be false.
  4. Only Nora satisfies the rule that exactly one suspect is lying.