How hard was Nummit #220?

Nummit #220 (October 7, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 259 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 #220?

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 #220?

100, 50, 1, 7, 3, 4, with a target of 259. The large numbers were 100 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #220?

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 #220 — TARGET 259

Loading…

Nummit #220 — target 259 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 7, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 50, 1, 7, 3, 4 and the target was 259. 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 (100, 50) and 4 small (7, 4, 3, 1).
The target: 259 = 7 × 37. The nearest starting number is 100, 159 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 100 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #220 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 100 - 1 = 99
2. 4 + 99 = 103
3. 3 × 103 = 309
4. 309 - 50 = 259

In words

Subtract 1 from 100 to leave 99.
Add 4 and 99 to make 103.
Multiply 3 by 103 to get 309.
Subtract 50 from 309 to leave 259.

Other routes to 259 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

Puzzles from the same week

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #220?: Nummit #220 (October 7, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 259 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 #220?: 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 #220?: 100, 50, 1, 7, 3, 4, with a target of 259. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #220?: 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.