Farflung answers today: #14, October 18
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #14 on Sunday, October 18, 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. 112 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country whose film industry has a one-word nickname ending in -wood
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 36 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 14 in Africa, 9 in Asia, 8 in Europe, 3 in the Americas, 2 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “I” and is in Asia.
- 13 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with A, C, H, K, L, M, N, P.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
Afghanistan — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 36 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| India | Common | 35% |
| United States | Uncommon | 22% |
| Nigeria | Rare | 6.1% |
| Pakistan | Rare | 5.1% |
| New Zealand | Rare | 3.1% |
| Bangladesh | Rare | 2.5% |
| China | Rare | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 2.5% |
| Canada | Rare | 2.0% |
| South Korea | Rare | 2.0% |
| Ghana | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Kenya | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Russia | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Uganda | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Australia | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Nepal | Elusive | 1.2% |
| South Africa | Elusive | 1.0% |
| Tanzania | Elusive | <1% |
| Cameroon | Elusive | <1% |
| Germany | Elusive | <1% |
| Morocco | Elusive | <1% |
| Sweden | Elusive | <1% |
| France | Elusive | <1% |
| Afghanistan | Farflung | <1% |
| Cyprus | Farflung | <1% |
| Hungary | Farflung | <1% |
| Kazakhstan | Farflung | <1% |
| Liberia | Farflung | <1% |
| Sri Lanka | Farflung | <1% |
| Malawi | Farflung | <1% |
| Netherlands | Farflung | <1% |
| Peru | Farflung | <1% |
| Rwanda★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Sierra Leone | Farflung | <1% |
| Somalia | Farflung | <1% |
| Zimbabwe | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country where the Vikings built a settlement
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 18 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 16 in Europe, 1 in the Americas, 1 in Asia.
- The most-picked answer starts with “N” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with G.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Germany — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 18 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | Common | 31% |
| Denmark | Uncommon | 19% |
| Sweden | Uncommon | 17% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 7.3% |
| Iceland | Rare | 7.3% |
| Ireland | Rare | 4.2% |
| France | Rare | 3.1% |
| Russia | Rare | 2.6% |
| Canada | Rare | 2.1% |
| Türkiye | Rare | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | Elusive | 1.0% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | <1% |
| Poland | Elusive | <1% |
| Belarus | Elusive | <1% |
| Germany★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Finland | Elusive | <1% |
| Latvia | Elusive | <1% |
| Portugal | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country where snow leopards live in the wild
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 12 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 11 in Asia, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “N” and is in Asia.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with U.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
Uzbekistan — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 12 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | Common | 38% |
| India | Uncommon | 18% |
| China | Uncommon | 15% |
| Mongolia | Rare | 7.5% |
| Russia | Rare | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | Rare | 6.3% |
| Bhutan | Elusive | 1.9% |
| Kazakhstan | Elusive | 1.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Afghanistan | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Tajikistan | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country that runs a research station in Antarctica
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 32 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 16 in Europe, 7 in the Americas, 6 in Asia, 2 in Oceania, 1 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “U” and is in the Americas.
- 4 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with B, C, U.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
Belarus — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 32 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 26% |
| Russia | Uncommon | 12% |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 9.9% |
| Australia | Rare | 7.9% |
| Argentina | Rare | 5.9% |
| Chile | Rare | 5.9% |
| New Zealand | Rare | 4.9% |
| Norway | Rare | 3.9% |
| China | Rare | 3.5% |
| France | Rare | 3.5% |
| Germany | Rare | 2.5% |
| Japan | Rare | 2.5% |
| India | Rare | 2.2% |
| South Africa | Elusive | 2.0% |
| Brazil | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Italy | Elusive | 1.2% |
| South Korea | Elusive | <1% |
| Spain | Elusive | <1% |
| Belgium | Elusive | <1% |
| Poland | Elusive | <1% |
| Finland | Elusive | <1% |
| Sweden | Elusive | <1% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | <1% |
| Peru | Elusive | <1% |
| Türkiye | Elusive | <1% |
| Ukraine★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Uruguay | Elusive | <1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Elusive | <1% |
| Ecuador | Elusive | <1% |
| Bulgaria | Farflung | <1% |
| Czechia | Farflung | <1% |
| Belarus | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country with a Paris Baguette bakery today
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 14 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 10 in Asia, 2 in Europe, 2 in the Americas.
- The most-picked answer starts with “F” and is in Europe.
- 3 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with C, L, M.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
Laos — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 14 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| France | Common | 39% |
| South Korea | Uncommon | 24% |
| United States | Uncommon | 13% |
| Canada | Rare | 4.4% |
| China | Rare | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 4.4% |
| Singapore | Rare | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | Rare | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Philippines | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | Farflung | <1% |
| Laos | Farflung | <1% |
| Mongolia★ 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 18 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 18?
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Farflung #14 on October 18 has five prompts: whose film industry has a one-word nickname ending in -wood; where the Vikings built a settlement; where snow leopards live in the wild; that runs a research station in Antarctica; with a Paris Baguette bakery today. Between them, 112 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 18?
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The rarest valid picks on October 18 were Afghanistan (prompt 1), Germany (prompt 2), Uzbekistan (prompt 3), Belarus (prompt 4), Laos (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.