How hard was Nummit #214?

Nummit #214 (October 1, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 978 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 #214?

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 #214?

50, 25, 1, 10, 5, 2, with a target of 978. The large numbers were 50 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #214?

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 #214 — TARGET 978

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Nummit #214 — target 978 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 1, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 25, 1, 10, 5, 2 and the target was 978. 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 (50, 25) and 4 small (10, 5, 2, 1).
The target: 978 = 2 × 3 × 163. The nearest starting number is 50, 928 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 50 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #214 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 50 - 1 = 49
2. 25 - 5 = 20
3. 49 × 20 = 980
4. 980 - 2 = 978

In words

Subtract 1 from 50 to leave 49.
Subtract 5 from 25 to leave 20.
Multiply 49 by 20 to get 980.
Subtract 2 from 980 to leave 978.

Other routes to 978 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #214?: Nummit #214 (October 1, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 978 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 #214?: 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 #214?: 50, 25, 1, 10, 5, 2, with a target of 978. The large numbers were 50 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #214?: 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.