Play a simple game to boost your mental sharpness! Sometimes you need a brainteaser to perk you up during those midday slumps after a busy morning. We can help you with that by providing a few puzzles to coax your concentration and help you get through the rest of your day.
First, try this simple puzzle on for size. Below, you will see the alphabet; however, it’s incomplete, as there is one letter missing from the series of letters. How quickly can you discern what that missing letter is? Take a look, and give it a try.
If you wish to make it even more interesting, go ahead and set your timer and time yourself to see how long it takes you to find the missing letter.
Puzzle 1.
Take a moment to figure it out. When you’ve figured out the answer, or if you’re completely stumped, scroll down below to see the solution.
The missing letter is V!
Were you able to catch that missing letter, or have we managed to sneak it by you during your afternoon lull? Well, then perhaps you’ve perked up enough by now to catch the answer on your second try. Here’s another puzzle based on the same premise as before; see if you can find the missing letter from the alphabet once again down below.
Puzzle 2.
Don’t scroll down right away! Take a moment to find the missing letter yourself. When you’ve found it, or are ready to throw in the towel, scroll down to see the solution.
The missing letter is Q!
Congratulations if you caught that! You have a keen sense of sight! Now, there is one last bonus question in case you dropped the ball in the previous puzzles, or if you’d like to sharpen your skills even further.
Bonus Puzzle
Take a look at the phrase below. As you can see, several letters are missing; can you figure out what they are? Here’s a hint: they are the same letter, so that should make it a lot easier.
Take a few seconds to figure it out before scrolling down to see the answer.
The missing letter is S!
The final solution should read: ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LETTERS IS MISSING!
Congratulations if you answered it correctly! If not, give yourself a pat on the back anyway for being such a good sport. Surely you’ll find your mind crisper and clearer now and ready to return to your day mentally refreshed!