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The Lucky Pen

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Approved The Lucky Pen puzzle artwork for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
MINI ALIBImedium

Someone borrowed Uncle Logic’s lucky pen.

Exactly ONE suspect is lying.

WHO BORROWED THE PEN?

Clues

  • Hailey“June is lying.”
  • Mason“Theo borrowed it.”
  • June“Mason is telling the truth.”
  • Theo“Mason didn’t borrow it.”

Answer

Theo

Why it works

Theo borrowed the pen. Mason, June, and Theo then tell the truth, leaving Hailey as the sole liar.

  1. Test Theo as the person who borrowed the pen.
  2. Mason’s statement that Theo borrowed it is true.
  3. June says Mason is telling the truth, so June’s statement is true as well.
  4. Theo says Mason did not borrow the pen, which is also true.
  5. Hailey says June is lying, but June is telling the truth. Hailey is therefore the only liar, so Theo is the answer.