How hard was Nummit #229?

Nummit #229 (October 16, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 560 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 #229?

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 #229?

25, 75, 1, 3, 4, 5, with a target of 560. The large numbers were 75 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #229?

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 #229 — TARGET 560

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Nummit #229 — target 560 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 16, 2026. The six numbers were 25, 75, 1, 3, 4, 5 and the target was 560. 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 (75, 25) and 4 small (5, 4, 3, 1).
The target: 560 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 7. The nearest starting number is 75, 485 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 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #229 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (3 steps)

1. 25 + 3 = 28
2. 4 × 5 = 20
3. 28 × 20 = 560

In words

Add 25 and 3 to make 28.
Multiply 4 by 5 to get 20.
Multiply 28 by 20 to get 560.

Other routes to 560 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #229?: Nummit #229 (October 16, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 560 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 #229?: 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 #229?: 25, 75, 1, 3, 4, 5, with a target of 560. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #229?: 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.