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Lucy Farrell

Optical illusion requires full focus to spot hidden hanger among messy clothes

A new optical illusion is likely have neat freaks scratching their heads, but if your prefer disorganisation, then it's right up your street.

Visual puzzles are a great way to keep your mind active and studies have shown they help boost cognitive function, including memory. But they are tricky and the latest will require all your concentration to solve.

When it comes to cleaning our wardrobes, it can be tough to part with clothes, but this can often lead to chaos as garments gather into messy piles. This brainteaser, shared by Hammonds Furniture asks takers to spot the hidden hanger among the pile of strewn clothes, stressing the importance of a neat closet.

Of course like all puzzles, the task is easier said than done, as the illustration shows an erratic pile of trousers, socks, shirts, blouses, vests, skirts and pants. Its average solve time is 97 seconds, so those looking for an extra challenge can try to figure it out in less than a minute and a half.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, why not give it a try?

A hanger is hidden among the messy clothes - can you find it? (Hammonds Furniture)

Need a hint? Look to the lower left hand side of the picture. Can you spot it?

If you're still struggling, scroll further to uncover the answer, but consider this a spoiler warning.

There's your answer (Hammonds Furniture)

If you still want to prove your intellect, why not try a few other brain teasers?

In one image you'll see two women and a boy – but which is the child's real mum? At first glance you may not spot anything different, but take some time to look closer.

Another tricky brain teaser challenges you to find the odd letter in a sequence of Ms in just 11 seconds – this one will get your pulse racing. If you're looking for a different challenge, one optical illusion can point out your least attractive personality trait.

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