How hard was Nummit #228?

Nummit #228 (October 15, 2026) is rated Easy. The target was 120 and a shortest solution takes 2 steps. It is rated Easy: the shortest route takes only 2 operations, and the numbers combine fairly directly.

Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #228?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 3 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #228?

50, 75, 6, 5, 9, 3, with a target of 120. The large numbers were 75 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #228?

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 #228 — TARGET 120

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Nummit #228 — target 120 (Easy)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 15, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 75, 6, 5, 9, 3 and the target was 120. It is rated Easy, and the shortest solution takes 2 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

The numbers: 2 large (75, 50) and 4 small (9, 6, 5, 3).
The target: 120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5. The nearest starting number is 75, 45 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Easy: the shortest route takes only 2 operations, and the numbers combine fairly directly.
Tip: With 75 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #228 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (2 steps)

1. 50 + 75 = 125
2. 125 - 5 = 120

In words

Add 50 and 75 to make 125.
Subtract 5 from 125 to leave 120.

Other routes to 120 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #228?: Nummit #228 (October 15, 2026) is rated Easy. The target was 120 and a shortest solution takes 2 steps. It is rated Easy: the shortest route takes only 2 operations, and the numbers combine fairly directly.
Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #228?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 3 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #228?: 50, 75, 6, 5, 9, 3, with a target of 120. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #228?: 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.