NUMMIT #109 — TARGET 497

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Nummit #109 — target 497 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for June 18, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 3, 8, 5, 6 and the target was 497. It is rated Medium, and the shortest solution takes 3 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

  • The numbers: 2 large (75, 25) and 4 small (8, 6, 5, 3).
  • The target: 497 = 7 × 71. The nearest starting number is 75, 422 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
  • Difficulty: It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 3 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
  • Tip: With 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #109 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 75 + 25 = 100
  2. 2. 5 × 100 = 500
  3. 3. 500 - 3 = 497

In words

  1. Add 75 and 25 to make 100.
  2. Multiply 5 by 100 to get 500.
  3. Subtract 3 from 500 to leave 497.

Other routes to 497 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #109?
Nummit #109 (June 18, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 497 and a shortest solution takes 3 steps. It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 3 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #109?
No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 4 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #109?
75, 25, 3, 8, 5, 6, with a target of 497. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #109?
Yes. The board above is this exact puzzle in practice mode, so it doesn't affect your daily streak. You can check your answer afterwards by opening the solution on this page.