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Suspect List

  • Bo
  • John
  • John's wife
  • Nathan Drew

Statistics

6 Avg. Score
58% Solve Rate
02:13.69 Avg. Time
2009/07/03 Date Published

Mystery at Lyndley's Fort

Written by Moe Zilla

"Abigail," he might say,
"It's America's first day."

Before fireworks could burst,
one fourth of July came first.

Newly-free men gave a cheer
and we celebrate each year.

See its history in this rhyme.
telling of a special time.

Though a crook appears here, too.
Match the man to what he'd do.

What year did he play his tricks?
1776.