How hard was Nummit #156?

Nummit #156 (August 4, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 153 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 #156?

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 #156?

50, 25, 1, 9, 2, 4, with a target of 153. The large numbers were 50 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #156?

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 #156 — TARGET 153

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Nummit #156 — target 153 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 4, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 25, 1, 9, 2, 4 and the target was 153. 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 (50, 25) and 4 small (9, 4, 2, 1).
The target: 153 = 3 × 3 × 17. The nearest starting number is 50, 103 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 50 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #156 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 2 × 4 = 8
2. 25 - 8 = 17
3. 9 × 17 = 153

In words

Multiply 2 by 4 to get 8.
Subtract 8 from 25 to leave 17.
Multiply 9 by 17 to get 153.

Other routes to 153 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #156?: Nummit #156 (August 4, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 153 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 #156?: 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 #156?: 50, 25, 1, 9, 2, 4, with a target of 153. The large numbers were 50 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #156?: 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.