How hard was Nummit #209?

Nummit #209 (September 26, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 286 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 #209?

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 #209?

75, 50, 10, 9, 7, 3, with a target of 286. The large numbers were 75 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #209?

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 #209 — TARGET 286

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Nummit #209 — target 286 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for September 26, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 50, 10, 9, 7, 3 and the target was 286. 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, 7, 3).
The target: 286 = 2 × 11 × 13. The nearest starting number is 75, 211 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 #209 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 + 10 = 85
2. 50 + 3 = 53
3. 7 × 53 = 371
4. 371 - 85 = 286

In words

Add 75 and 10 to make 85.
Add 50 and 3 to make 53.
Multiply 7 by 53 to get 371.
Subtract 85 from 371 to leave 286.

Other routes to 286 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #209?: Nummit #209 (September 26, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 286 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 #209?: 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 #209?: 75, 50, 10, 9, 7, 3, with a target of 286. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #209?: 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.