How hard was Nummit #142?

Nummit #142 (July 21, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 871 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.

Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #142?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #142?

25, 75, 10, 9, 4, 1, with a target of 871. The large numbers were 75 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #142?

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 #142 — TARGET 871

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Nummit #142 — target 871 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for July 21, 2026. The six numbers were 25, 75, 10, 9, 4, 1 and the target was 871. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 5 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 (10, 9, 4, 1).
The target: 871 = 13 × 67. The nearest starting number is 75, 796 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
Tip: With 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #142 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 25 + 75 = 100
2. 9 + 4 = 13
3. 100 - 13 = 87
4. 10 × 87 = 870
5. 1 + 870 = 871

In words

Add 25 and 75 to make 100.
Add 9 and 4 to make 13.
Subtract 13 from 100 to leave 87.
Multiply 10 by 87 to get 870.
Add 1 and 870 to make 871.

Other routes to 871 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #142?: Nummit #142 (July 21, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 871 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #142?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #142?: 25, 75, 10, 9, 4, 1, with a target of 871. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #142?: 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.