How hard was Nummit #15?

Nummit #15 (March 16, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 673 and a shortest solution takes 4 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 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 #15?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 5 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #15?

75, 100, 4, 2, 7, 8, with a target of 673. The large numbers were 100 and 75.

Can I still play Nummit #15?

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 #15 — TARGET 673

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Nummit #15 — target 673 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for March 16, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 4, 2, 7, 8 and the target was 673. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 4 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

The numbers: 2 large (100, 75) and 4 small (8, 7, 4, 2).
The target: 673 is a prime number, so it can't be reached by multiplying two smaller whole numbers. The nearest starting number is 100, 573 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
Tip: With 100 and 75 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #15 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 - 4 = 71
2. 100 - 7 = 93
3. 8 × 93 = 744
4. 744 - 71 = 673

In words

Subtract 4 from 75 to leave 71.
Subtract 7 from 100 to leave 93.
Multiply 8 by 93 to get 744.
Subtract 71 from 744 to leave 673.

Other routes to 673 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #15?: Nummit #15 (March 16, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 673 and a shortest solution takes 4 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 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 #15?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 5 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #15?: 75, 100, 4, 2, 7, 8, with a target of 673. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #15?: 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.