How hard was Nummit #179?

Nummit #179 (August 27, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 897 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 #179?

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 #179?

100, 25, 2, 7, 4, 3, with a target of 897. The large numbers were 100 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #179?

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 #179 — TARGET 897

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Nummit #179 — target 897 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 27, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 25, 2, 7, 4, 3 and the target was 897. 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 (100, 25) and 4 small (7, 4, 3, 2).
The target: 897 = 3 × 13 × 23. The nearest starting number is 100, 797 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 100 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #179 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 2 + 7 = 9
2. 100 × 9 = 900
3. 900 - 3 = 897

In words

Add 2 and 7 to make 9.
Multiply 100 by 9 to get 900.
Subtract 3 from 900 to leave 897.

Other routes to 897 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #179?: Nummit #179 (August 27, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 897 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 #179?: 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 #179?: 100, 25, 2, 7, 4, 3, with a target of 897. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #179?: 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.