How hard was Nummit #89?

Nummit #89 (May 29, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 778 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 #89?

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 #89?

75, 100, 8, 5, 1, 4, with a target of 778. The large numbers were 100 and 75.

Can I still play Nummit #89?

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 #89 — TARGET 778

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Nummit #89 — target 778 (Hard)

This was the daily Nummit puzzle for May 29, 2026. The six numbers were 75, 100, 8, 5, 1, 4 and the target was 778. 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 (8, 5, 4, 1).
The target: 778 = 2 × 389. The nearest starting number is 100, 678 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 #89 answer

Reveal solution

One shortest solution (5 steps)

1. 75 - 1 = 74
2. 100 × 4 = 400
3. 8 + 400 = 408
4. 5 × 74 = 370
5. 408 + 370 = 778

In words

Subtract 1 from 75 to leave 74.
Multiply 100 by 4 to get 400.
Add 8 and 400 to make 408.
Multiply 5 by 74 to get 370.
Add 408 and 370 to make 778.

Other routes to 778 may exist; this is just one with the fewest steps.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard was Nummit #89?: Nummit #89 (May 29, 2026) is rated Hard. The target was 778 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 #89?: 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 #89?: 75, 100, 8, 5, 1, 4, with a target of 778. The large numbers were 100 and 75.
Can I still play Nummit #89?: 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.