How hard was Nummit #197?

Nummit #197 (September 14, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 334 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 #197?

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 #197?

50, 75, 3, 4, 6, 1, with a target of 334. The large numbers were 75 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #197?

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 #197 — TARGET 334

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Nummit #197 — target 334 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for September 14, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 75, 3, 4, 6, 1 and the target was 334. 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 (75, 50) and 4 small (6, 4, 3, 1).
The target: 334 = 2 × 167. The nearest starting number is 75, 259 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 75 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #197 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 - 3 = 72
2. 72 - 1 = 71
3. 4 × 71 = 284
4. 50 + 284 = 334

In words

Subtract 3 from 75 to leave 72.
Subtract 1 from 72 to leave 71.
Multiply 4 by 71 to get 284.
Add 50 and 284 to make 334.

Other routes to 334 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #197?: Nummit #197 (September 14, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 334 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 #197?: 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 #197?: 50, 75, 3, 4, 6, 1, with a target of 334. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #197?: 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.