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The GCHQ Christmas challenge has returned, with the public being challenged to decrypt the names of UK landmarks by using skills such as codebreaking, maths, and lateral thinking. The annual brainteaser is designed to stimulate the brains of those hoping to work in intelligence. The challenge is presented in the form of a Christmas card, sent by the national spy agency’s director Anne Keast-Butler. The GCHQ Christmas challenge is an examination of applicants’ problem solving skills.
Experts in deciphering puzzles and clues have provided some tips for individuals attempting to solve the GCHQ Christmas challenge. One tip is to work in a team and bring diverse thinkers together. Different people have unique skill sets including mathematical abilities or lingustic intelligence. London underground maps and colors could be helpful in deciphering one of the puzzles.
Alan Connor, The Guardian’s crossword editor, and the puzzle consultant for many puzzle-based detective shows, suggests focusing on deciphering clues to identify what a puzzle is asking. Connor further noted that the experience surrounding the festive challenge is designed to lead individuals towards feeling a sense of achievement in being able to solve the puzzles. Aspiring intelligence-movers-and-shakers can participate here but the site warns the public it’s going to be tough
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