Patterns, passwords and chart positions: Can you solve these six sneaky puzzles?

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These brainteasers have all been designed to test your powers of reasoning.

We'll be asking you to find patterns, spot a mirror image, crack a password and, if that wasn't enough, find a fraudulent phrase too.

Have you got what it takes to score a half-dozen of correct answers?

The only way to find out is to start playing. Good luck!

This article was published in March 2025

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