Is Your Brain Trained Like a True Visual Master’s? Where Is the Number 9 Hiding in This Optical Illusion?

If you’ve trained your brain to notice small details and think visually, then this challenge is made for you. Somewhere in this tricky picture, the number 9 is hiding in plain sight. It’s not easy to find, but if you have sharp eyes and strong focus, you just might spot it. Take a close look, trust your instincts, and prove that you have the skills of a true visual master. Can you find the hidden number 9 before anyone else does?

May 16, 2025, 18:30 IST
Where Is the Number 9 Hiding in This Optical Illusion?
Where Is the Number 9 Hiding in This Optical Illusion?

For centuries, optical illusion puzzles have fascinated and mystified us, playing clever tricks on how we perceive the world.

These captivating images aren’t just fun—they offer a glimpse into how our brains process visual information.

By tapping into psychological and physiological principles, optical illusions make our eyes and minds work together to interpret colours, shapes, and patterns.

They exploit how our brains love to fill in gaps and jump to conclusions, often blurring the line between reality and illusion.

These puzzles push the limits of our perception, urging us to question what we think we see and challenging our sense of reality.

Today we bring you another mind-bender puzzle that is sure to test your observation skills and leave you scratching your head as you search for the answer!

In the image below you will see a series of numbers written and your challenge is to spot the number ‘9’. 

Hold on! Before you jump in to show off your puzzle-solving skills, there's a twist: you’ve got just 9 seconds to find the number 9.

Think you're up for the challenge?

Set your timer and get searching. Good luck!

Try: Can You Prove You’re a True Visual Ninja by Spotting the Hidden Camera in Just 5 Seconds?

Optical Illusion Puzzle: Find the Hidden Number 9 

 

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Did you find the hidden number already? 

If not, here are some tips for you: 

Pay attention to the image and try to look at it from different angles. 

Turn off all your distractions and focus on the image. Usually, these puzzles require your complete attention. 

Come on, time is running out!

Still can’t find the hidden number? 

3… 2… and 1! 

The time limit is over. 

Did you find the hidden number ‘9’? If you did, congratulations you are amazing and your attention to detail is phenomenal. 

If you didn’t find it, it is still okay, don’t give up hope, try the puzzle again with no time limit. 

Here is the solution to the puzzle 

Try: Will You Be the 1 in 111 Who Spots the Odd Number Before Time Runs Out?

Find the Hidden Number 9- Solution

The solution is highlighted in the image below. 

 

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See, wasn’t this easy? Keep trying your hands on these puzzles and you will definitely crack them. Share them with your loved ones too. 

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Nikhil Batra
Nikhil Batra

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Nikhil comes from a commerce background, but his love for writing led him on a different path. With more than two years of experience as a content writer, he aspires to breathe life into words. He completed his B.Com. from DU and finds joy in traveling and exploring new and hidden places. Do drop your feedback for him at nikhil.batra@jagrannewmedia.com and let him know if you love his work

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