How hard was Nummit #28?

Nummit #28 (March 29, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 168 and a shortest solution takes 4 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 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 #28?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 5 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #28?

25, 100, 10, 10, 3, 3, with a target of 168. The large numbers were 100 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #28?

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 #28 — TARGET 168

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Nummit #28 — target 168 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for March 29, 2026. The six numbers were 25, 100, 10, 10, 3, 3 and the target was 168. It is rated Hard, and the shortest solution takes 4 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 (10, 10, 3, 3).
The target: 168 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7. The nearest starting number is 100, 68 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 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 #28 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 25 × 3 = 75
2. 100 - 10 = 90
3. 3 + 75 = 78
4. 90 + 78 = 168

In words

Multiply 25 by 3 to get 75.
Subtract 10 from 100 to leave 90.
Add 3 and 75 to make 78.
Add 90 and 78 to make 168.

Other routes to 168 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #28?: Nummit #28 (March 29, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 168 and a shortest solution takes 4 steps. It is rated Hard because the shortest route needs 4 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 #28?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 5 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #28?: 25, 100, 10, 10, 3, 3, with a target of 168. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #28?: 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.