How hard was Nummit #73?

Nummit #73 (May 13, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 494 and a shortest solution takes 2 steps. It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 2 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.

Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #73?

No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 3 of the six, and each number can be used once.

What were the numbers in Nummit #73?

75, 100, 3, 5, 6, 1, with a target of 494. The large numbers were 100 and 75.

Can I still play Nummit #73?

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 #73 — TARGET 494

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Nummit #73 — target 494 (Medium)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for May 13, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 3, 5, 6, 1 and the target was 494. It is rated Medium, and the shortest solution takes 2 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 (6, 5, 3, 1).
The target: 494 = 2 × 13 × 19. The nearest starting number is 100, 394 away, so you have to build the target rather than start next to it.
Difficulty: It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 2 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
Tip: With 100 and 75 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #73 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (2 steps)

1. 100 × 5 = 500
2. 500 - 6 = 494

In words

Multiply 100 by 5 to get 500.
Subtract 6 from 500 to leave 494.

Other routes to 494 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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How hard was Nummit #73?: Nummit #73 (May 13, 2026) is rated Medium. The target was 494 and a shortest solution takes 2 steps. It is rated Medium: the shortest route takes 2 operations, with a few plausible-looking dead ends along the way.
Do I have to use all six numbers in Nummit #73?: No. Nummit never requires every number. A shortest solution to this puzzle uses 3 of the six, and each number can be used once.
What were the numbers in Nummit #73?: 75, 100, 3, 5, 6, 1, with a target of 494. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #73?: 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.