A Presentation of a selection of puzzles, brain teasers and thinking problems to exercise the brain and mind. Answers are provided for all the puzzles and problems. Good for both the young and old alike.
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What are Rebus Puzzles?
They are essentially little pictures, often made with
letters and words, which cryptically represent a word,
phrase, or saying. Below are two examples:
The Answer is
‘FAT CHANCE’
( ‘Fat letters’ ! )
The Answer is
‘SIDE SHOW’
( The word ‘SHOW’ is at the side! )
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Rebus Puzzles Set A
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
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Rebus Puzzles Set A
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
Split Pea Soup For once in my life Win with Ease
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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
Try to
Understand
Metaphor Go Up
in Smoke
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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 6-Letter Word)
POWDER
Now try the following : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
9
guesses
# 1 # 2 # 3
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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 6-Letter Word)
POWDER
Now try the following : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
Answers
# 1 Cereal # 2 Terror # 3 Parade
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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
Answers
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Pyramid
Medical
Scenery
Organic
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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses
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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Answers
Carriage
Optician
Religion
Monument
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Mystery object puzzle1
See Next Slide for the Answers
Identify the Mystery Objects # 1 - #3. Each is a close-up shot
of a part of the object.
For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses
before checking the answers at the slide that follows.
# 1 # 2 # 3
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Mystery object puzzle1 Answers
Identify the Mystery Objects # 1 - #3. Each is a close-up shot
of a part of the object.
For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses
before checking the answers at the slide that follows.
# 1 # 2 # 3
Brushes Wine Glasses Shaver
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Mystery object puzzle2
See Next Slide for the Answers
Identify the Mystery Objects # 4 - #6. Each is a close-up shot
of a part of the object.
For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses
before checking the answers at the slide that follows.
# 4 # 5 # 6
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Math Puzzle 1
What is the
missing number at
the ‘?’ space in the
diagram shown?
What is your
basis?
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Math Puzzle 1
What is the
missing number at
the ‘?’ space in the
diagram shown?
What is your
basis?
Basis
1st Row : 21 - 5 = 16
2nd Row : 22 - 9 = 13
3rd Row : 16 - 7 = 9
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Math Puzzle 2
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The Equation shown does not make sense.
Can you add just ONE LINE to give it sense!
The = sign must not be disturbed or changed.
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Math Puzzle 2
Answer
The Equation shown
does not make sense.
Can you add just ONE LINE
to give it sense!
The = sign must not be disturbed
or changed.
Ha! Ha!
Tricked!
9.50 (am or pm)
is the same as
Ten to Ten (am or pm)
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Math Puzzle 3
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A most
Challenging
Puzzle!
If you can solve it
you are super
intelligent!
The above two equations are illogical.
Can you think of a way that can give some sense to
them? The = sign must not be disturbed.
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Math Puzzle 3
Answer
The two equations are illogical.
Can you think of a way that can give
some sense to them? The = sign must
not be disturbed.
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Find the Odd One Out
For each of the following sets of pictures with
the items listed, find the Odd One Out.
Give a reason for your choice.
SET A SET B
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Answers
Find the Odd One Out
For each of the following sets of pictures with the items
listed, find the Odd One Out.
Give a reason for your choice.
SET A SET B
Ans. KANGAROO
It’s the only name beginning with ‘K’
Ans. House
The others are parts of the House.
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Find the Odd One Out
For each of the following sets of pictures with
the items listed, find the Odd One Out.
Give a reason for your choice.
SET C SET D
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Find the Odd One Out
For each of the following sets of pictures with the items
listed, find the Odd One Out.
Give a reason for your choice.
SET C
SET D
Answers
Ans. NOSE
All others are in pairs
Ans. PINK
All others are Rainbow colors
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Find the Odd One Out
For each of the following sets of pictures with
the items listed, find the Odd One Out.
Give a reason for your choice.
SET E SET F
See Next Slide for the Answers
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Find the Odd One Out
For each of the following sets of pictures with the items listed,
find the Odd One Out.
Give a reason for your choice.
SET E SET F
Answers
Ans. FISH
Fish can only live in water
Ans. GAS STOVE
All other items need
electricity.
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Matchstick Puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
The Picture
shows a big
Triangle.
Can you move 3
Matchsticks to
make 3
Triangles of
equal size.
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Matchstick Puzzle 2
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The Picture shows
the Roman
Numeral Fraction
1 /7 ( one-seventh).
Can you move just
one match stick so
that the fraction
equals 1?
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Matchstick Puzzle 2
Answer
The Picture shows the Roman
Numeral Fraction
1 /7 ( one-seventh).
Can you move just one match stick
so that the fraction equals 1?
1 divided by the square root of
1 Equals 1 !
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Matchstick Puzzle 3
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The picture shows a
big square and a
small square.
Can you move 4
Matchsticks to form
3 Squares?
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Picture Puzzle
Can you
find 6
Hidden
Words in
the
Picture in
less than
2
minutes?
See Next Slide if you need to know what
the 6 Hidden Words are
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# 1
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
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I am tiny, but in me the
power lies to change my
form and substance to
much bigger size.
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# 1
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue Answer
I am tiny, but in me the
power lies to change my
form and substance to
much bigger size.
A seed
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# 2
Clue
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I touch the Earth and
sky.
If I touch you, you'll
probably die.
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
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# 2
Clue
Answer
I touch the Earth and
sky.
If I touch you, you'll
probably die.
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Lightning
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# 3
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I have an eye,
but I can't see.
You'll run for shelter
when you notice me.
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
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# 3
Answer
I have an eye,
but I can't see.
You'll run for shelter
when you notice me.
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
Storm
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# 4
Clue
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Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Some say I smell but I
like to be clean. If you
mess with my mud I
could get pretty mean.
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# 4
Clue
Answer
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Some say I smell but I
like to be clean. If you
mess with my mud I
could get pretty mean.
A Pig
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# 5
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Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
I can be cracked, and
also played. I'm
sometimes told, and
often made.
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# 5
Answer A Joke
Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
I can be cracked, and
also played. I'm
sometimes told, and
often made.
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Mental and Visual Skills 1
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Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
Focus! How many differences can you find between the two
pictures within 2 minutes?
Two kids are
making
snowmen in this
wintery scene. If
you look closely,
you’ll notice that
not everything is
quite the same
between them.
How many
differences can
you see?
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Mental and Visual Skills 1
Answers
There are 5
Differences
Focus! How many differences can you find between the two
pictures within 2 minutes?
Two kids are making
snowmen in this wintery
scene. If you look closely,
you’ll notice that not
everything is quite the
same between them. How
many differences can you
see?
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Mental and Visual Skills 2
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Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
Focus! How many differences between the two pictures
can you find in 2 minutes?
The home workspace is
something many of us
have gotten used to
since 2020. This puzzle
shows a pair of well-
decorated offices that
are just slightly different
from one another.
How many differences
can you spot within 2
minutes?
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Mental and Visual Skills 2
Answers
There are 5
Differences
Focus! How many differences between the two pictures
can you find in 2 minutes?
The home workspace is
something many of us have
gotten used to since 2020. This
puzzle shows a pair of well-
decorated offices that are just
slightly different from one
another.
How many differences can you
spot within 2 minutes?