How hard was Nummit #239?

Nummit #239 (October 26, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 676 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 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 #239?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #239?

100, 25, 9, 3, 5, 9, with a target of 676. The large numbers were 100 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #239?

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 #239 — TARGET 676

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Nummit #239 — target 676 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for October 26, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 25, 9, 3, 5, 9 and the target was 676. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 5 steps. Playing it here is practice mode, so it won't change your daily streak.

About this puzzle

The numbers: 2 large (100, 25) and 4 small (9, 9, 5, 3).
The target: 676 = 2 × 2 × 13 × 13. The nearest starting number is 100, 576 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 operations and the target sits far from every starting number, so there is no quick shortcut.
Tip: With 100 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #239 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 100 + 25 = 125
2. 9 + 3 = 12
3. 125 + 12 = 137
4. 5 × 137 = 685
5. 685 - 9 = 676

In words

Add 100 and 25 to make 125.
Add 9 and 3 to make 12.
Add 125 and 12 to make 137.
Multiply 5 by 137 to get 685.
Subtract 9 from 685 to leave 676.

Other routes to 676 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #239?: Nummit #239 (October 26, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 676 and a shortest solution takes 5 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 5 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 #239?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 6 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #239?: 100, 25, 9, 3, 5, 9, with a target of 676. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #239?: 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.