How hard was Nummit #35?

Nummit #35 (April 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 957 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 #35?

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 #35?

50, 25, 1, 6, 2, 1, with a target of 957. The large numbers were 50 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #35?

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 #35 — TARGET 957

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Nummit #35 — target 957 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for April 5, 2026. The six numbers were 50, 25, 1, 6, 2, 1 and the target was 957. 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 (50, 25) and 4 small (6, 2, 1, 1).
The target: 957 = 3 × 11 × 29. The nearest starting number is 50, 907 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 50 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #35 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 50 - 1 = 49
2. 6 × 49 = 294
3. 25 + 294 = 319
4. 2 + 1 = 3
5. 319 × 3 = 957

In words

Subtract 1 from 50 to leave 49.
Multiply 6 by 49 to get 294.
Add 25 and 294 to make 319.
Add 2 and 1 to make 3.
Multiply 319 by 3 to get 957.

Other routes to 957 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #35?: Nummit #35 (April 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 957 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 #35?: 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 #35?: 50, 25, 1, 6, 2, 1, with a target of 957. The large numbers were 50 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #35?: 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.