How hard was Nummit #79?

Nummit #79 (May 19, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 976 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 #79?

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 #79?

25, 100, 7, 4, 6, 5, with a target of 976. The large numbers were 100 and 25.

Can I still play Nummit #79?

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 #79 — TARGET 976

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Nummit #79 — target 976 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for May 19, 2026. The six numbers were 25, 100, 7, 4, 6, 5 and the target was 976. 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, 25) and 4 small (7, 6, 5, 4).
The target: 976 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 61. The nearest starting number is 100, 876 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 25 on the board, try combining the large numbers first and fine-tune with the small ones.

Nummit #79 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 25 + 100 = 125
2. 7 - 5 = 2
3. 125 × 2 = 250
4. 250 - 6 = 244
5. 4 × 244 = 976

In words

Add 25 and 100 to make 125.
Subtract 5 from 7 to leave 2.
Multiply 125 by 2 to get 250.
Subtract 6 from 250 to leave 244.
Multiply 4 by 244 to get 976.

Other routes to 976 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #79?: Nummit #79 (May 19, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 976 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 #79?: 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 #79?: 25, 100, 7, 4, 6, 5, with a target of 976. The large numbers were 100 and 25.
Can I still play Nummit #79?: 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.