NUMMIT #221 — TARGET 378
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Nummit #221 — target 378 (Medium)
This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 8, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 50, 1, 3, 8, 2 and the target was 378. It is rated Medium, and the shortest solution takes 3 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 (8, 3, 2, 1).
- The target: 378 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 7. The nearest starting number is 100, 278 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
- Difficulty: It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 3 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
- Tip: With 100 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.
Nummit #221 answer
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One shortest solution (3 steps)
- 1. 50 - 3 = 47
- 2. 8 × 47 = 376
- 3. 2 + 376 = 378
In words
- Subtract 3 from 50 to leave 47.
- Multiply 8 by 47 to get 376.
- Add 2 and 376 to make 378.
Other routes to 378 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.
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- How hard was Nummit #221?
- Nummit #221 (October 8, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 378 and a shortest solution takes 3 steps. It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 3 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
- Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #221?
- No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 4 of the six, and each number can be used once.
- What were the numbers in Nummit #221?
- 100, 50, 1, 3, 8, 2, with a target of 378. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
- Can I still play Nummit #221?
- 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.