How hard was Nummit #211?

Nummit #211 (September 28, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 973 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 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 #211?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #211?

100, 25, 7, 4, 3, 4, with a target of 973. The large numbers were 100 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #211?

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 #211 — TARGET 973

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Nummit #211 — target 973 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for September 28, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 25, 7, 4, 3, 4 and the target was 973. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 5 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

The numbers: 2 large (100, 25) and 4 small (7, 4, 4, 3).
The target: 973 = 7 × 139. The nearest starting number is 100, 873 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
Tip: With 100 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #211 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 25 + 4 = 29
2. 100 × 29 = 2900
3. 7 + 2900 = 2907
4. 2907 ÷ 3 = 969
5. 4 + 969 = 973

In words

Add 25 and 4 to make 29.
Multiply 100 by 29 to get 2900.
Add 7 and 2900 to make 2907.
Divide 2907 by 3 to get 969.
Add 4 and 969 to make 973.

Other routes to 973 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #211?: Nummit #211 (September 28, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 973 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 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 #211?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #211?: 100, 25, 7, 4, 3, 4, with a target of 973. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #211?: 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.