How hard was Nummit #45?

Nummit #45 (April 15, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 966 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 #45?

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 #45?

75, 100, 3, 2, 1, 2, with a target of 966. The large numbers were 100 and 75.

Can I still play Nummit #45?

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 #45 — TARGET 966

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Nummit #45 — target 966 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for April 15, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 3, 2, 1, 2 and the target was 966. 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 (100, 75) and 4 small (3, 2, 2, 1).
The target: 966 = 2 × 3 × 7 × 23. The nearest starting number is 100, 866 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 100 and 75 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #45 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 100 + 2 = 102
2. 3 + 1 = 4
3. 102 × 4 = 408
4. 75 + 408 = 483
5. 2 × 483 = 966

In words

Add 100 and 2 to make 102.
Add 3 and 1 to make 4.
Multiply 102 by 4 to get 408.
Add 75 and 408 to make 483.
Multiply 2 by 483 to get 966.

Other routes to 966 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #45?: Nummit #45 (April 15, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 966 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 #45?: 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 #45?: 75, 100, 3, 2, 1, 2, with a target of 966. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #45?: 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.