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Danielle Kate Wroe

You have pirate-level instincts if you can spot hidden treasure key in cryptic code

Brainteasers are a super fun way to train your mind to think outside of the box, and they're great to do with the whole family - you can see who manages to crack the puzzle first.

To nail the challenge, you need to use your analytical and logical reasoning skills to benefit you, and the more you do, the faster you'll be able to complete them.

The latest brainteaser from Bright Side challenges you to identify the hidden treasure key from a secret code in the picture - and if you can do it in 17 seconds, then it means you're seriously clever. Why not give it a go and test yourself and your pals?

The puzzle is seriously tricky, but you can work it out (Bright Side)

Did you manage to spot it? In the image, you can see a secret code that will help in finding the hidden key of the treasure.

The puzzle welcomes players to find the treasure key by narrating a story named "A Key To Treasure."

The tricky challenge comes with this tale: "An adventurer found a chest with treasures in a cave guarded by a pirate. He had three keys that were golden, silver, and black. But only one of them could open the chest. The pirate would give the adventurer only one chance to reach the treasure."

So, the adventurer will be able to take the treasure chest only if they chose the right key. If he chooses the wrong key, the pirate would kill him right there. The only clue was this cipher:

TGK HOE ELY DEN

It''s not as simple as you think - so take a long look at it before you jump to any conclusions. So which is the right key?

Here is the answer:

The correct key is in fact the golden key (Bright Side)

Did you manage to get it right? If so, congratulations! You're as cunning as a pirate. Especially if you managed to crack the code in less than 17 seconds.

Did you manage to guess it correctly? If so, you may want to take a look at some other brainteasers, including spotting the word 'DATE' in the sea of words, or spotting the number three in a sea of eights.

Did you manage to crack the code? Let us know in the comments.

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