How hard was Nummit #166?

Nummit #166 (August 14, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 849 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 #166?

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 #166?

75, 25, 1, 10, 4, 7, with a target of 849. The large numbers were 75 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #166?

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 #166 — TARGET 849

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Nummit #166 — target 849 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 14, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 1, 10, 4, 7 and the target was 849. 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 (75, 25) and 4 small (10, 7, 4, 1).
The target: 849 = 3 × 283. The nearest starting number is 75, 774 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 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #166 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 - 25 = 50
2. 10 + 7 = 17
3. 50 × 17 = 850
4. 850 - 1 = 849

In words

Subtract 25 from 75 to leave 50.
Add 10 and 7 to make 17.
Multiply 50 by 17 to get 850.
Subtract 1 from 850 to leave 849.

Other routes to 849 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #166?: Nummit #166 (August 14, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 849 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 #166?: 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 #166?: 75, 25, 1, 10, 4, 7, with a target of 849. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #166?: 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.