21 January 2024 , 15:00
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It's time to get your 007-thinking cap on.
Are you the brains of the family? Reckon you have what it takes to become a spy? If you think your code-breaking and analytical skills are sharper than Dr Evil's cackle, there's one way to find out.
The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has released its latest 'family-friendly' puzzle. It's a great way to get the little one's brain ticking again as they settle back into school - and keep them occupied or a couple of hours...
WARNING: Don't underestimate the difficulty of this task, which may result in a household row and being forced to sleep on the sofa.
Are you ready? Let's see how quickly you can work out which of the following word or phrases is the odd one out...
People spends month building 60,000-part jigsaw then find it’s missing one piece
- Catwoman
- Deus Ex Machina
- Parishioner
- Pyromania
- Scuba
Which word or phrase is the odd one out? (GCHQ)If you think you've got it, or have simply given up - scroll down to see the answer. If you get a little stuck, you can check out GCHQ's helpful puzzle-solving tips.
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If you're searching for another brainteaser, check out this puzzle that can only be solved by those with a 'genius level IQ'. Take a hard look at the picture below, which shows a bunch of shoppers browsing a clothing store during a huge sale.
However, there are five dresses lurking in the shop - and you have to find them in under 30 seconds. Fashion experts JOOR, who created the puzzle, says it takes the average person three minutes to crack the wardrobe mystery. You can find the answers here.
Can you find the five dresses?The answer for the GCHQ puzzle is.... Parishioner. This is because it's the only word that starts with a capital city (Paris) while all of the other words end in a country. There's catwOMAN, deus ex maCHINA, pyROMANIA, and sCUBA.
Did you crack the code? Let us know in the comments section below