Only those with laser

Sometimes, brainteasers can leave us stumped, and this latest one is absolutely no different as it asks you to find the number 523 buried in the sea of 573s in just 18 seconds

Sometimes, it can feel like when you're looking at a brainteaser, the thing that you're searching for isn't actually there, because no matter how hard you try, you just cannot spot it. The more you practice, the better you become at them, and they're a really great family-friendly way to get slightly competitive to see who can complete the tricky puzzle first.

And in this latest brainteaser, people are encouraged to spot the hidden number 523 buried in the sea of 573s in just 18 seconds - which is a seriously tough time limit, and enough to put you head to head with the whole family.

You have just 18 seconds to find the odd number out before it's too late. Did you manage to spot it straight away, or are you still looking? If your eye wasn't drawn to the number 523 immediately, fear not, because you still have time to spot the number before the time limit is up - you'll just have to think logically.

Rather than trying to look at the picture as a whole, desperately hoping that the answer will pop out at you, why don't you split it up into columns or rows, and let your eyes glance over each part in a logical manner? It will make spotting the number much easier.

Have you managed to spot it yet? The 18 seconds have likely elapsed now, so you might be ready for the answer. If you're not and want to keep trying to find it, stop scrolling, because the answer is coming up. And if you want a hint, maybe you should be focusing your eyes around the bottom left-hand section of the image - because you may just find a 523 lurking there...

Did you manage to spot it? If so, congratulations, because you officially have laser-sharp vision and you knocked this one out of the park. If you're left feeling annoyed, maybe you can prove yourself wrong and give another one a go. Why not try to spot the 89 in the sea of 09s? Or maybe you'll want to try something totally different, and try to spot the bug on this leaf? It's a lot trickier than you think.

Did you manage to spot it? Let us know in the comments.

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