How hard was Nummit #42?

Nummit #42 (April 12, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 408 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 #42?

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 #42?

100, 50, 4, 3, 10, 3, with a target of 408. The large numbers were 100 and 50.

Can I still play Nummit #42?

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 #42 — TARGET 408

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Nummit #42 — target 408 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for April 12, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 50, 4, 3, 10, 3 and the target was 408. 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, 50) and 4 small (10, 4, 3, 3).
The target: 408 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 17. The nearest starting number is 100, 308 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 50 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #42 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 100 + 50 = 150
2. 4 + 10 = 14
3. 150 - 14 = 136
4. 3 × 136 = 408

In words

Add 100 and 50 to make 150.
Add 4 and 10 to make 14.
Subtract 14 from 150 to leave 136.
Multiply 3 by 136 to get 408.

Other routes to 408 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #42?: Nummit #42 (April 12, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 408 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 #42?: 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 #42?: 100, 50, 4, 3, 10, 3, with a target of 408. The large numbers were 100 and 50.
Can I still play Nummit #42?: 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.