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Can you find the cheeky elf who’s hiding in the snow in this tricky Christmas brainteaser?

A FESTIVE new brainteaser is challenging internet users to help Santa locate his missing chief elf. 

The yuletide puzzle has Father Christmas’ helper hidden among the soft snow after she fell out of the reindeer-pulled sleigh - and on average it takes 1 minute 46 seconds to complete. 

Can you find Santa's missing chief elf within 1 minute 46 seconds?
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Can you find Santa's missing chief elf within 1 minute 46 seconds?Credit: Holiday Cottages

The cheeky elf is hiding among some idyllic chalets, trees and reindeer and is waiting to be found. 

According to the creators, , Santa needs to get the elf back to the workshop before she is spotted. 

Do you think you can beat the average time in locating the elf?

Put your skills to the test - the answer is found below if you need a helping hand...

Did you manage to spot the cheeky helper in time?
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Did you manage to spot the cheeky helper in time?

If you are keen for another puzzle, we also have a Christmas offering for you to attempt. 

Another brainteaser involves finding eight differences between two captivating Swiss landscapes, which feature rolling mountains, a red train and a lake. 

While the two images may look identical, there are several key tweaks between the two. 

Can you spot eight differences between these Swiss scenes?
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Can you spot eight differences between these Swiss scenes?

Players have been challenged to find all eight differences within 58 seconds, but it is proving to be tricky for many people. 

The brainteaser has been created by Great Rail Journeys to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Glacier Express next year.

See how you do in the challenge - if you are really stuck, the answers are shown below…

The answers have been circled in red - did you get them all in time?
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The answers have been circled in red - did you get them all in time?

This festive themed brain teaser challenges people to find the star atop a Christmas tree.

If you want more puzzles, we told you about one which challenges you to spot the man wearing a ‘number one’ T-shirt in a crowded scene.

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