Farflung answers today: #11, October 15
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #11 on Thursday, October 15, 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. 135 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country whose name is one syllable
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 5 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 3 in Europe, 1 in Africa, 1 in Asia.
- The most-picked answer starts with “F” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with L.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
Laos — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 5 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| France | Common | 72% |
| Spain | Uncommon | 18% |
| Greece | Rare | 7.2% |
| Chad | Elusive | 1.4% |
| Laos★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country on the Pacific Ring of Fire
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 33 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 15 in the Americas, 10 in Oceania, 5 in Asia, 3 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “J” and is in Asia.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with B.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Bolivia — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 33 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Common | 36% |
| Chile | Uncommon | 11% |
| Indonesia | Uncommon | 11% |
| Ecuador | Rare | 3.6% |
| Guatemala | Rare | 3.6% |
| Mexico | Rare | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | Rare | 3.6% |
| Peru | Rare | 3.6% |
| Philippines | Rare | 3.6% |
| Papua New Guinea | Rare | 3.6% |
| Russia | Rare | 3.6% |
| United States | Rare | 3.6% |
| Argentina | Elusive | <1% |
| Australia | Elusive | <1% |
| Canada | Elusive | <1% |
| Colombia | Elusive | <1% |
| Costa Rica | Elusive | <1% |
| Fiji | Elusive | <1% |
| France | Elusive | <1% |
| Micronesia | Elusive | <1% |
| United Kingdom | Elusive | <1% |
| Honduras | Elusive | <1% |
| Nicaragua | Elusive | <1% |
| Panama | Elusive | <1% |
| Palau | Elusive | <1% |
| Solomon Islands | Elusive | <1% |
| El Salvador | Elusive | <1% |
| Timor-Leste | Elusive | <1% |
| Tonga | Elusive | <1% |
| Taiwan | Elusive | <1% |
| Vanuatu | Elusive | <1% |
| Samoa | Elusive | <1% |
| Bolivia★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country whose land was once part of a Spanish colony
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 42 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 25 in the Americas, 6 in Africa, 4 in Europe, 4 in Oceania, 3 in Asia.
- The most-picked answer starts with “M” and is in the Americas.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with N.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
Netherlands — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 42 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Common | 33% |
| Argentina | Uncommon | 9.9% |
| Peru | Uncommon | 9.9% |
| Bolivia | Rare | 3.3% |
| Chile | Rare | 3.3% |
| Colombia | Rare | 3.3% |
| Cuba | Rare | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | Rare | 3.3% |
| Ecuador | Rare | 3.3% |
| Guatemala | Rare | 3.3% |
| Philippines | Rare | 3.3% |
| Uruguay | Rare | 3.3% |
| Venezuela | Rare | 3.3% |
| Belize | Elusive | <1% |
| Brazil | Elusive | <1% |
| Canada | Elusive | <1% |
| Costa Rica | Elusive | <1% |
| Algeria | Elusive | <1% |
| Spain | Elusive | <1% |
| France | Elusive | <1% |
| Micronesia | Elusive | <1% |
| United Kingdom | Elusive | <1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | Elusive | <1% |
| Honduras | Elusive | <1% |
| Haiti | Elusive | <1% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | <1% |
| Jamaica | Elusive | <1% |
| Libya | Elusive | <1% |
| Morocco | Elusive | <1% |
| Nicaragua | Elusive | <1% |
| Panama | Elusive | <1% |
| Palau | Elusive | <1% |
| Paraguay | Elusive | <1% |
| Solomon Islands | Elusive | <1% |
| El Salvador | Elusive | <1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Elusive | <1% |
| Tunisia | Elusive | <1% |
| Taiwan | Elusive | <1% |
| United States | Elusive | <1% |
| Vanuatu | Elusive | <1% |
| Western Sahara | Elusive | <1% |
| Netherlands★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country with a cat breed named after it
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 28 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 12 in Asia, 7 in Europe, 4 in Africa, 3 in the Americas, 2 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “T” and is in Asia.
- 4 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with C, S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
Czechia — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 28 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Common | 30% |
| Iran | Uncommon | 13% |
| Russia | Uncommon | 10% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 5.7% |
| Myanmar | Rare | 5.7% |
| Egypt | Rare | 4.7% |
| Ethiopia | Rare | 3.8% |
| Norway | Rare | 3.8% |
| Türkiye | Rare | 3.8% |
| United States | Rare | 3.8% |
| Japan | Rare | 2.8% |
| Singapore | Elusive | 1.4% |
| Australia | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Germany | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Brazil | Elusive | <1% |
| Canada | Elusive | <1% |
| China | Elusive | <1% |
| Cyprus | Elusive | <1% |
| Ukraine | Elusive | <1% |
| South Korea | Elusive | <1% |
| Malaysia | Elusive | <1% |
| New Zealand | Elusive | <1% |
| North Korea | Elusive | <1% |
| Bangladesh | Elusive | <1% |
| Czechia | Farflung | <1% |
| Sri Lanka | Farflung | <1% |
| Somalia★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Seychelles | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country with a mountain over 5,000 metres
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 27 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 13 in Asia, 9 in the Americas, 4 in Africa, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “N” and is in Asia.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with D, U.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
DR Congo — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 27 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | Common | 39% |
| China | Uncommon | 12% |
| India | Uncommon | 12% |
| Argentina | Rare | 3.9% |
| Bolivia | Rare | 3.9% |
| Chile | Rare | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | Rare | 3.9% |
| Peru | Rare | 3.9% |
| Tanzania | Rare | 3.9% |
| United States | Rare | 3.9% |
| Afghanistan | Elusive | <1% |
| Bhutan | Elusive | <1% |
| Canada | Elusive | <1% |
| Colombia | Elusive | <1% |
| Ecuador | Elusive | <1% |
| Georgia | Elusive | <1% |
| Iran | Elusive | <1% |
| Kazakhstan | Elusive | <1% |
| Kenya | Elusive | <1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Elusive | <1% |
| Mexico | Elusive | <1% |
| Myanmar | Elusive | <1% |
| Russia | Elusive | <1% |
| Tajikistan | Elusive | <1% |
| Türkiye | Elusive | <1% |
| DR Congo★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Uganda★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
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 15 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 15?
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Farflung #11 on October 15 has five prompts: whose name is one syllable; on the Pacific Ring of Fire; whose land was once part of a Spanish colony; with a cat breed named after it; with a mountain over 5,000 metres. Between them, 135 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 15?
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The rarest valid picks on October 15 were Laos (prompt 1), Bolivia (prompt 2), Netherlands (prompt 3), Czechia (prompt 4), DR Congo (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.