Mental puzzle (5-6)

I believe the answer is:

brain-teaser

(Other definitions for brain-teaser that I've seen before include "Problem, puzzle" , "Difficult puzzle" , "Puzzle requiring thought" , "Poser" , "Riddle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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