How hard was Nummit #218?

Nummit #218 (October 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 299 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 #218?

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 #218?

75, 25, 2, 10, 8, 4, with a target of 299. The large numbers were 75 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #218?

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 #218 — TARGET 299

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Nummit #218 — target 299 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 5, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 2, 10, 8, 4 and the target was 299. 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, 25) and 4 small (10, 8, 4, 2).
The target: 299 = 13 × 23. The nearest starting number is 75, 224 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 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #218 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 75 - 2 = 73
2. 8 + 73 = 81
3. 4 × 81 = 324
4. 324 - 25 = 299

In words

Subtract 2 from 75 to leave 73.
Add 8 and 73 to make 81.
Multiply 4 by 81 to get 324.
Subtract 25 from 324 to leave 299.

Other routes to 299 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #218?: Nummit #218 (October 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 299 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 #218?: 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 #218?: 75, 25, 2, 10, 8, 4, with a target of 299. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #218?: 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.