Farflung answers today: #5, October 9
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #5 on Friday, October 9, 2026. Each of the five prompts starts with spoiler-free hints; tap “Reveal” for every valid country, its rarity tier and the share of players who pinned it. 144 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country that is a monarchy today
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 44 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 13 in Asia, 12 in Europe, 9 in the Americas, 7 in Oceania, 3 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “U” and is in Europe.
- 18 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with A, B, E, G, L, P, S, T.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 44 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Common | 23% |
| Spain | Uncommon | 11% |
| Canada | Uncommon | 8.8% |
| Australia | Rare | 7.0% |
| Japan | Rare | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | Rare | 5.6% |
| Sweden | Rare | 4.9% |
| Belgium | Rare | 4.1% |
| Denmark | Rare | 3.7% |
| Thailand | Rare | 3.3% |
| Norway | Rare | 3.0% |
| New Zealand | Rare | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | Rare | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | Rare | 2.1% |
| Morocco | Rare | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Jordan | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Cambodia | Elusive | 1.0% |
| Luxembourg | Elusive | <1% |
| Kuwait | Elusive | <1% |
| Qatar | Elusive | <1% |
| Jamaica | Elusive | <1% |
| Oman | Elusive | <1% |
| Bhutan | Elusive | <1% |
| Monaco | Elusive | <1% |
| Belize | Elusive | <1% |
| Papua New Guinea | Farflung | <1% |
| Bahrain | Farflung | <1% |
| Bahamas | Farflung | <1% |
| Vatican City | Farflung | <1% |
| Brunei | Farflung | <1% |
| Lesotho | Farflung | <1% |
| Samoa | Farflung | <1% |
| Liechtenstein | Farflung | <1% |
| Eswatini | Farflung | <1% |
| Solomon Islands | Farflung | <1% |
| Saint Lucia | Farflung | <1% |
| Grenada | Farflung | <1% |
| Tonga | Farflung | <1% |
| Andorra★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Farflung | <1% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Farflung | <1% |
| Tuvalu | Farflung | <1% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country or territory where penguins breed in the wild
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 16 countries and territories count for this prompt — territories are allowed today.
- By continent: 5 in the Americas, 3 in Africa, 3 in Antarctica, 3 in Europe, 2 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “S” and is in Africa.
- 5 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with F, H, N, S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
French Southern and Antarctic Lands — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 16 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Common | 48% |
| New Zealand | Uncommon | 17% |
| Argentina | Rare | 7.2% |
| Australia | Rare | 7.2% |
| Chile | Rare | 6.3% |
| Falkland Islands | Rare | 4.8% |
| Ecuador | Elusive | 1.7% |
| Peru | Elusive | 1.7% |
| South Georgia | Elusive | 1.4% |
| Namibia★ gem | Farflung | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | Elusive | <1% |
| France | Elusive | <1% |
| Norway | Farflung | <1% |
| French Southern and Antarctic Lands | Farflung | <1% |
| Heard Island and McDonald Islands | Farflung | <1% |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country where Portuguese is an official language
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 10 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 6 in Africa, 2 in Asia, 1 in the Americas, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in the Americas.
- 3 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with C, S, T.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
China — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 10 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Common | 42% |
| Portugal | Common | 34% |
| Angola | Uncommon | 9.2% |
| Mozambique | Rare | 7.4% |
| Cape Verde | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Guinea-Bissau | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Timor-Leste★ gem | Farflung | 1.2% |
| São Tomé and Príncipe★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| China★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country that has had a citizen in space
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 67 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 25 in Europe, 23 in Asia, 11 in the Americas, 5 in Africa, 3 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “R” and is in Europe.
- 20 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with A, B, C, G, I, K, L, M.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
Antigua and Barbuda — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 67 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | Common | 23% |
| United States | Common | 23% |
| China | Uncommon | 9.6% |
| Japan | Uncommon | 8.8% |
| France | Rare | 3.1% |
| Canada | Rare | 2.6% |
| Germany | Rare | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 2.6% |
| India | Rare | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | Rare | 2.3% |
| Italy | Rare | 2.3% |
| Australia | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | Elusive | 1.1% |
| South Korea | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Brazil | Elusive | <1% |
| Israel | Elusive | <1% |
| Spain | Elusive | <1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Elusive | <1% |
| Ukraine | Elusive | <1% |
| Mexico | Elusive | <1% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | <1% |
| Sweden | Elusive | <1% |
| Cuba | Elusive | <1% |
| Iran | Elusive | <1% |
| Poland | Elusive | <1% |
| Türkiye | Elusive | <1% |
| Belgium | Elusive | <1% |
| Switzerland | Elusive | <1% |
| Denmark | Elusive | <1% |
| Egypt | Elusive | <1% |
| Norway | Elusive | <1% |
| New Zealand | Elusive | <1% |
| Pakistan | Elusive | <1% |
| South Africa | Elusive | <1% |
| Austria | Elusive | <1% |
| Czechia | Elusive | <1% |
| Hungary | Elusive | <1% |
| Malaysia | Elusive | <1% |
| Nigeria | Elusive | <1% |
| Portugal | Elusive | <1% |
| Vietnam | Elusive | <1% |
| Afghanistan | Elusive | <1% |
| Bulgaria | Elusive | <1% |
| Belarus | Elusive | <1% |
| Mongolia | Elusive | <1% |
| Romania | Elusive | <1% |
| Syria | Elusive | <1% |
| Panama | Farflung | <1% |
| Slovakia | Farflung | <1% |
| Antigua and Barbuda★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Azerbaijan | Farflung | <1% |
| Bahamas | Farflung | <1% |
| Cameroon | Farflung | <1% |
| Costa Rica | Farflung | <1% |
| Micronesia | Farflung | <1% |
| Georgia | Farflung | <1% |
| Iceland | Farflung | <1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Farflung | <1% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Latvia | Farflung | <1% |
| Morocco | Farflung | <1% |
| Malta★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Peru | Farflung | <1% |
| Singapore | Farflung | <1% |
| Turkmenistan | Farflung | <1% |
| Taiwan | Farflung | <1% |
| Uzbekistan | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country that was part of Yugoslavia
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 7 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 7 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “S” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with K.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
Kosovo — Farflung tier, chosen by 2.5% of players.
Reveal all 7 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | Common | 43% |
| Croatia | Uncommon | 23% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Uncommon | 14% |
| North Macedonia | Rare | 7.6% |
| Slovenia | Rare | 7.6% |
| Kosovo★ gem | Farflung | 2.5% |
| Montenegro | Elusive | 1.8% |
How to use these Farflung answers without spoiling the game
- 1Play the prompt first. Open the official game and read the prompt. Give yourself a few seconds to think before looking anything up.
- 2Open a hint. Each prompt below starts with hints only: how many countries count, which continents they are on, and first letters.
- 3Reveal the answers if you need them. Tap “Reveal” to see every valid country, its rarity tier and the share of players who pinned it.
- 4Pick a rare answer you are sure of. The Elusive and Farflung rows score the most. Only pin one if you know it fits the prompt.
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Farflung October 9 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 9?
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Farflung #5 on October 9 has five prompts: that is a monarchy today; or territory where penguins breed in the wild; where Portuguese is an official language; that has had a citizen in space; that was part of Yugoslavia. Between them, 144 countries or territories are valid. The full lists with rarity tiers are on this page behind “Reveal”.
What is the best answer for a perfect Farflung score on October 9?
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The rarest valid picks on October 9 were Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (prompt 1), French Southern and Antarctic Lands (prompt 2), China (prompt 3), Antigua and Barbuda (prompt 4), Kosovo (prompt 5). Rarity tiers change as more people play, so a rare answer early in the day can become less rare later.
How are Farflung rarity tiers decided?
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In the official game, an answer’s tier depends on how many other players picked it: Common 40 km, Uncommon 55 km, Rare 70 km, Elusive 85 km, Farflung 100 km. The percentages on this page show each answer’s share of all pins for that prompt.
When are new Farflung answers posted?
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A new expedition opens at midnight local time, which happens first in the Pacific (UTC+14). This page is published once the day has opened somewhere, and the player shares update through the day.
Prompts and player shares come from the official Farflung game at farflung.game, which is made by Farflung LLC. This page is an independent guide and is not affiliated with them.