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CIA challenges wannabe spooks to tell what time it is in this photo… can YOU do it?

THE CIA has set wannabe spooks another visual puzzle - this time with a wintry theme.

The spy agency challenged Twitter users to "put your analytical skills to the test" by working out the time of day in a ski resort street scene.

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The CIA has posted another tricky puzzle on TwitterCredit: Twitter
 aimed at attracting youngsters to think about the agency's work

In September the CIA challenged Twitter to spot ten differences in a city scene - but many beat them by finding 11 or more.

The CIA tweeted: "If you found more than 10 differences, you practiced good tradecraft. Always look for opportunities to learn more."

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The same happened the following month when users claimed they found 16 differences, five more than the target.

Britain's GCHQ has also used puzzles in its recruitment campaigns, although they are much tougher.

They are so popular the code-cracking agency has published a book of logic challenges.

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Most people reckoned it was 7amCredit: Twitter
...and they were rightCredit: Twitter
The CIA challenged followers to spot 11 differences between these two pics in OctoberCredit: CIA/Twitter
It came after a popular puzzle in September when users claimed they found more differences than the targetCredit: CIA/Twitter
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