How hard was Nummit #65?

Nummit #65 (May 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 293 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 #65?

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 #65?

100, 25, 10, 5, 8, 9, with a target of 293. The large numbers were 100 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #65?

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 #65 — TARGET 293

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Nummit #65 — target 293 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for May 5, 2026. The six numbers were 100, 25, 10, 5, 8, 9 and the target was 293. 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, 25) and 4 small (10, 9, 8, 5).
The target: 293 is a prime number, so it can't be reached by multiplying two smaller whole numbers. The nearest starting number is 100, 193 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 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #65 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (4 steps)

1. 100 ÷ 25 = 4
2. 8 × 9 = 72
3. 4 × 72 = 288
4. 5 + 288 = 293

In words

Divide 100 by 25 to get 4.
Multiply 8 by 9 to get 72.
Multiply 4 by 72 to get 288.
Add 5 and 288 to make 293.

Other routes to 293 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #65?: Nummit #65 (May 5, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 293 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 #65?: 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 #65?: 100, 25, 10, 5, 8, 9, with a target of 293. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #65?: 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.