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

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

  1. 1. 50 - 3 = 47
  2. 2. 8 × 47 = 376
  3. 3. 2 + 376 = 378

In words

  1. Subtract 3 from 50 to leave 47.
  2. Multiply 8 by 47 to get 376.
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

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.