How hard was Nummit #137?

Nummit #137 (July 16, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 242 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 #137?

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 #137?

75, 50, 8, 1, 10, 4, with a target of 242. The large numbers were 75 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #137?

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.

NUMMIT #137 — TARGET 242

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Nummit #137 — target 242 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for July 16, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 50, 8, 1, 10, 4 and the target was 242. 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, 50) and 4 small (10, 8, 4, 1).
The target: 242 = 2 × 11 × 11. The nearest starting number is 75, 167 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 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #137 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 75 - 50 = 25
2. 10 × 25 = 250
3. 250 - 8 = 242

In words

Subtract 50 from 75 to leave 25.
Multiply 10 by 25 to get 250.
Subtract 8 from 250 to leave 242.

Other routes to 242 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #137?: Nummit #137 (July 16, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 242 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 #137?: 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 #137?: 75, 50, 8, 1, 10, 4, with a target of 242. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #137?: 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.