How hard was Nummit #4?

Nummit #4 (March 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 802 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 #4?

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 #4?

75, 25, 8, 5, 9, 4, with a target of 802. The large numbers were 75 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #4?

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 #4 — TARGET 802

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Nummit #4 — target 802 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for March 5, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 25, 8, 5, 9, 4 and the target was 802. 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 (75, 25) and 4 small (9, 8, 5, 4).
The target: 802 = 2 × 401. The nearest starting number is 75, 727 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 75 and 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #4 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 75 + 8 = 83
2. 25 × 4 = 100
3. 83 - 5 = 78
4. 9 × 78 = 702
5. 100 + 702 = 802

In words

Add 75 and 8 to make 83.
Multiply 25 by 4 to get 100.
Subtract 5 from 83 to leave 78.
Multiply 9 by 78 to get 702.
Add 100 and 702 to make 802.

Other routes to 802 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #4?: Nummit #4 (March 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 802 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 #4?: 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 #4?: 75, 25, 8, 5, 9, 4, with a target of 802. The large numbers were 75 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #4?: 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.