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NUMMIT #18 — TARGET 551

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Nummit #18 — target 551 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for March 19, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 100, 10, 1, 2, 6 and the target was 551. 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, 50) and 4 small (10, 6, 2, 1).
  • The target: 551 = 19 × 29. The nearest starting number is 100, 451 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 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #18 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 50 - 1 = 49
  2. 2. 100 × 6 = 600
  3. 3. 600 - 49 = 551

In words

  1. Subtract 1 from 50 to leave 49.
  2. Multiply 100 by 6 to get 600.
  3. Subtract 49 from 600 to leave 551.

Other routes to 551 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #18?
Nummit #18 (March 19, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 551 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 #18?
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 #18?
50, 100, 10, 1, 2, 6, with a target of 551. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #18?
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.