How hard was Nummit #180?

Nummit #180 (August 28, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 856 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 #180?

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 #180?

50, 100, 3, 10, 10, 8, with a target of 856. The large numbers were 100 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #180?

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 #180 — TARGET 856

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Nummit #180 — target 856 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for August 28, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 100, 3, 10, 10, 8 and the target was 856. 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, 10, 8, 3).
The target: 856 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 107. The nearest starting number is 100, 756 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 #180 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 100 - 3 = 97
2. 10 + 97 = 107
3. 8 × 107 = 856

In words

Subtract 3 from 100 to leave 97.
Add 10 and 97 to make 107.
Multiply 8 by 107 to get 856.

Other routes to 856 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #180?: Nummit #180 (August 28, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 856 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 #180?: 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 #180?: 50, 100, 3, 10, 10, 8, with a target of 856. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #180?: 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.