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NUMMIT #38 — TARGET 221

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Nummit #38 — target 221 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for April 8, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 50, 5, 8, 6, 9 and the target was 221. 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 (75, 50) and 4 small (9, 8, 6, 5).
  • The target: 221 = 13 × 17. The nearest starting number is 75, 146 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 75 and 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #38 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

  1. 1. 75 - 5 = 70
  2. 2. 50 × 6 = 300
  3. 3. 9 + 70 = 79
  4. 4. 300 - 79 = 221

In words

  1. Subtract 5 from 75 to leave 70.
  2. Multiply 50 by 6 to get 300.
  3. Add 9 and 70 to make 79.
  4. Subtract 79 from 300 to leave 221.

Other routes to 221 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #38?
Nummit #38 (April 8, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 221 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 #38?
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 #38?
75, 50, 5, 8, 6, 9, with a target of 221. The large numbers were 75 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #38?
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.