How hard was Nummit #184?

Nummit #184 (September 1, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 321 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 #184?

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 #184?

75, 100, 6, 1, 2, 8, with a target of 321. The large numbers were 100 and 75.

Can I still play Nummit #184?

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 #184 — TARGET 321

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Nummit #184 — target 321 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for September 1, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 6, 1, 2, 8 and the target was 321. 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 (100, 75) and 4 small (8, 6, 2, 1).
The target: 321 = 3 × 107. The nearest starting number is 100, 221 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 100 and 75 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #184 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 × 6 = 450
2. 450 - 8 = 442
3. 442 ÷ 2 = 221
4. 100 + 221 = 321

In words

Multiply 75 by 6 to get 450.
Subtract 8 from 450 to leave 442.
Divide 442 by 2 to get 221.
Add 100 and 221 to make 321.

Other routes to 321 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #184?: Nummit #184 (September 1, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 321 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 #184?: 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 #184?: 75, 100, 6, 1, 2, 8, with a target of 321. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #184?: 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.