Farflung answers today: #12, October 16
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #12 on Friday, October 16, 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. 94 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country the equator crosses, by land or by its waters
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 13 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 7 in Africa, 3 in the Americas, 2 in Asia, 1 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “E” and is in the Americas.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
São Tomé and Príncipe — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 13 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Common | 26% |
| Brazil | Uncommon | 20% |
| Indonesia | Uncommon | 14% |
| Kenya | Uncommon | 11% |
| Colombia | Rare | 8.0% |
| DR Congo | Rare | 6.0% |
| Uganda | Rare | 5.0% |
| Somalia | Rare | 3.0% |
| Gabon | Rare | 2.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Maldives | Elusive | 1.5% |
| São Tomé and Príncipe★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Kiribati | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country whose national flag has a sun
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 23 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 8 in Asia, 8 in the Americas, 4 in Africa, 2 in Oceania, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “J” and is in Asia.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with M.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Malawi — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 23 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Common | 33% |
| Argentina | Uncommon | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | Rare | 6.5% |
| Philippines | Rare | 6.5% |
| Uruguay | Rare | 6.5% |
| Bangladesh | Rare | 4.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Rare | 4.3% |
| North Macedonia | Rare | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | Rare | 3.3% |
| Nepal | Rare | 2.7% |
| Namibia | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Mongolia | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Rwanda | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Ecuador | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Elusive | <1% |
| Kiribati | Elusive | <1% |
| Niger | Elusive | <1% |
| Bolivia | Elusive | <1% |
| Costa Rica | Elusive | <1% |
| Nicaragua | Elusive | <1% |
| El Salvador | Elusive | <1% |
| Australia | Elusive | <1% |
| Malawi★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country with pyramids built over 500 years ago
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 33 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 13 in Asia, 9 in the Americas, 5 in Africa, 4 in Europe, 2 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “E” and is in Africa.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with I.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
Italy — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 33 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Common | 44% |
| Mexico | Uncommon | 20% |
| Guatemala | Uncommon | 8.8% |
| Peru | Rare | 4.9% |
| Sudan | Rare | 3.9% |
| China | Rare | 2.5% |
| Belize | Elusive | 2.0% |
| Honduras | Elusive | 2.0% |
| Iraq | Elusive | 1.5% |
| United States | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | <1% |
| Cambodia | Elusive | <1% |
| El Salvador | Elusive | <1% |
| Bolivia | Elusive | <1% |
| Iran | Elusive | <1% |
| Italy★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Greece | Elusive | <1% |
| India | Elusive | <1% |
| Japan | Elusive | <1% |
| Mali | Elusive | <1% |
| Algeria | Elusive | <1% |
| Ecuador | Elusive | <1% |
| France | Elusive | <1% |
| South Korea | Elusive | <1% |
| Myanmar | Elusive | <1% |
| Poland | Elusive | <1% |
| Israel | Elusive | <1% |
| Libya | Elusive | <1% |
| Sri Lanka | Elusive | <1% |
| Tonga | Elusive | <1% |
| Samoa | Elusive | <1% |
| Kazakhstan | Elusive | <1% |
| Tajikistan | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country with glacial fjords
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 13 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 8 in Europe, 4 in the Americas, 1 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “N” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with F.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
France — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 13 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | Common | 54% |
| New Zealand | Uncommon | 9.8% |
| Iceland | Rare | 7.6% |
| Canada | Rare | 5.4% |
| Chile | Rare | 5.4% |
| Denmark | Rare | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 3.3% |
| United States | Rare | 3.3% |
| Sweden | Rare | 2.2% |
| Russia | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Ireland | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Argentina | Elusive | 1.1% |
| France★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country that has hosted the Grand Départ, the start of the Tour de France
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 12 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 12 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “F” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with I.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
Ireland — Farflung tier, chosen by 1.1% of players.
Reveal all 12 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| France | Common | 43% |
| Belgium | Uncommon | 11% |
| Netherlands | Uncommon | 11% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 7.5% |
| Spain | Rare | 6.5% |
| Germany | Rare | 5.4% |
| Italy | Rare | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | Rare | 3.2% |
| Denmark | Rare | 3.2% |
| Luxembourg | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Monaco | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Ireland★ gem | Farflung | 1.1% |
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 16 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 16?
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Farflung #12 on October 16 has five prompts: the equator crosses, by land or by its waters; whose national flag has a sun; with pyramids built over 500 years ago; with glacial fjords; that has hosted the Grand Départ, the start of the Tour de France. Between them, 94 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 16?
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The rarest valid picks on October 16 were São Tomé and Príncipe (prompt 1), Malawi (prompt 2), Italy (prompt 3), France (prompt 4), Ireland (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.