Overview

• Hindustan Times on Sept. 9 published a grid of 6s hiding a single 9, framing it as a five-second challenge that only 1% can solve.
• The outlet provided a hint to search near the middle and gave the answer as row four, column seven from the left.
• On Sept. 8, LiveMint ran a 12-by-7 grid of 23s with one 33, claiming a quick solve rate for a minority and listing the solution at column 10, row 6.
• Hindustan Times also posted an 83s grid with a hidden 88 on Sept. 8, describing it as a 10-second task for “high IQ” solvers and placing the 88 at column 11, row 6.
• LiveMint explained the puzzles’ difficulty as a product of repetition and visual fatigue, while Hindustan Times promoted focus and creativity benefits for regular players.