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Brain teaser: If written in uppercase, which 5-letter words can you read upside down?

Brain teaser: Can you solve this word-related puzzle? Your time starts now…

Published on: Jan 20, 2024, 10:17:36 IST
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Weekend is here and if you’re looking for something to keep you occupied, we have just what you need - a mind-boggling brain teaser. This interesting puzzle will likely keep you busy for hours. Ready for the challenge?

How quickly can you solve this word-related brain teaser? (Instagram/@nisreen_merchant)
How quickly can you solve this word-related brain teaser? (Instagram/@nisreen_merchant)

This puzzle was shared on Instagram by the handle Nisreen Merchant. It reads, “What 5-letter word, typed in all capital letters, can be read the same upside down?”

The brain teaser is shared with a caption that reads, “Here is another that will keep you thinking for long. Let's see how creative everyone can be.”

The puzzle was shared a while ago on Instagram. Since being shared, it has garnered a few likes and comments. Many took to the comments section of the post and shared their answers. A few said ‘swims’ is the correct answer. Others also mentioned the words ‘level’ and ‘madam’.

Do you know the answer to the word-related brain teaser? How long did it take you to solve the puzzle?

Also Read: Brain Teaser: Can you guess the six-letter word in ‘take one away, I am twelve’ puzzle?

Earlier, another brain teaser took social media by storm. The question was shared on the Instagram page @kidschaupal. It states, “I have six apples. I washed two, sliced two, and ate two. How many are left? What is the right answer?”

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More