Find out if you have what it takes to be a spy with this quiz (Image: Getty)
Ever dreamed of living the life of a spy, , spotting hidden patterns, and saving the world from unseen threats?
Well, now is your chance to see if you’ve got what it takes. To celebrate National Puzzle Day on Wednesday, UK intelligence agency has launched a brain-teasing challenge to test a skill critical to their operations.
Think you’re up to the task?
Partnering with global charity Made By , GCHQ has released a puzzle designed to highlight the power of Dyslexic Thinking, a unique problem-solving approach embraced by the agency for over 100 years.
The challenge comes with a tantalizing clue: “There are two words to find in this word search. One of them is SECRET. The other is also secret, but in a different way…”
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Can you find the ‘secret’? (Image: Made for Dyslexia/ GCHQ)
This initiative highlights GCHQ’s long-standing commitment to embracing neurodiverse talent.
The agency has a high representation of dyslexic individuals, recognizing their exceptional strengths in areas such as lateral thinking, pattern recognition, and big-picture analysis.
These skills, often referred to as Dyslexic Thinking, are increasingly valued in a world where creativity, adaptability, and complex problem-solving are critical.
Dyslexic Thinking has even been officially recognized as a workplace skill by LinkedIn, with research showing it to be essential for tackling today’s global challenges.
Kate Griggs, founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, said: “GCHQ’s acknowledgment of Dyslexic Thinking as ‘mission-critical’ highlights what we’ve always known: dyslexia can be a huge strength, not a disadvantage.
“Together, we’re challenging perceptions and showing how embracing diverse thinkers can solve the world’s biggest problems.”
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The puzzle challenge isn’t just a fun test of lateral thinking; it also underscores a broader message.
Charlotte, an analyst at GCHQ, explained dyslexia can be a game-changing asset in intelligence work.
She said: “I’m often looking through a lot of data, and I find that my dyslexia helps me to see the bigger picture and spot patterns that aren’t always obvious to others.
“My approach to finding solutions is very different, and that’s a huge advantage.”
So, do you have what it takes to think like a spy?
Put your problem-solving skills to the test by tackling the puzzle on GCHQ or Made By Dyslexia’s social channels.
You might just discover a hidden talent and a new appreciation for the unique power of Dyslexic Thinking.