How hard was Nummit #208?

Nummit #208 (September 25, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 987 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 #208?

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 #208?

50, 75, 8, 10, 9, 2, with a target of 987. The large numbers were 75 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #208?

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 #208 — TARGET 987

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Nummit #208 — target 987 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for September 25, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 75, 8, 10, 9, 2 and the target was 987. 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 (10, 9, 8, 2).
The target: 987 = 3 × 7 × 47. The nearest starting number is 75, 912 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 #208 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 50 + 9 = 59
2. 8 + 10 = 18
3. 59 × 18 = 1062
4. 1062 - 75 = 987

In words

Add 50 and 9 to make 59.
Add 8 and 10 to make 18.
Multiply 59 by 18 to get 1062.
Subtract 75 from 1062 to leave 987.

Other routes to 987 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #208?: Nummit #208 (September 25, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 987 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 #208?: 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 #208?: 50, 75, 8, 10, 9, 2, with a target of 987. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #208?: 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.