How hard was Nummit #175?

Nummit #175 (August 23, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 406 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 #175?

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 #175?

50, 25, 2, 10, 8, 4, with a target of 406. The large numbers were 50 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #175?

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 #175 — TARGET 406

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Nummit #175 — target 406 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 23, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 25, 2, 10, 8, 4 and the target was 406. 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 (10, 8, 4, 2).
The target: 406 = 2 × 7 × 29. The nearest starting number is 50, 356 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 #175 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 50 + 2 = 52
2. 8 × 52 = 416
3. 416 - 10 = 406

In words

Add 50 and 2 to make 52.
Multiply 8 by 52 to get 416.
Subtract 10 from 416 to leave 406.

Other routes to 406 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #175?: Nummit #175 (August 23, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 406 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 #175?: 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 #175?: 50, 25, 2, 10, 8, 4, with a target of 406. The large numbers were 50 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #175?: 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.