Only those with high IQ can spot hidden I among sea of Js in 9 seconds

Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz & Lorna Hughes

26 April 2024 at 0:01 pm·1-min read

A new brain teaser is challenging people to spot a hidden letter - and it's said that only those with high IQ can find it in 9 seconds for under. If you're enjoying a leisurely bank holiday Monday, why not put your brain to the test with this challenging puzzle?

Regular engagement with such teasers can sharpen cognitive abilities and enhance focus, memory, and learning capacity. Plus, it's quite entertaining.

This particular puzzle tasks participants with locating a solitary 'I' amidst numerous 'Js' - a feat said to be achievable only by individuals with high IQs. The teaser, presented by JagranJosh, features nine rows and 20 columns filled with the letter 'J', but among them lurks a single elusive 'I', reports the Mirror.

The goal is to spot this 'I' within a mere nine seconds, a challenge that sets the keen-eyed apart. The makers say an "alert mind" should be able to identify the anomaly within the allotted time, but it requires quick and attentive observation.

Can you see it?

If the task proves too difficult, don't fret. Eager to know where the 'I' is hiding?

Here's your spoiler alert: it's nestled in the sixth row and the 16th column.

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