Farflung answers today: #16, October 20
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #16 on Tuesday, October 20, 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. 91 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country with a Z in its name
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 15 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 4 in Asia, 4 in Africa, 3 in the Americas, 3 in Europe, 1 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in the Americas.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with B.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
Bosnia and Herzegovina — Farflung tier, chosen by 1.8% of players.
Reveal all 15 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Common | 22% |
| New Zealand | Uncommon | 20% |
| Switzerland | Uncommon | 14% |
| Czechia | Rare | 7.7% |
| Venezuela | Rare | 7.4% |
| Kazakhstan | Rare | 5.0% |
| Azerbaijan | Rare | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | Rare | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | Rare | 3.5% |
| Uzbekistan | Rare | 2.5% |
| Belize | Rare | 2.1% |
| Zambia | Rare | 2.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Rare | 2.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina★ gem | Farflung | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | Elusive | 1.8% |
Prompt 2: Pin an island country in the Caribbean
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 14 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 13 in the Americas, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “C” and is in the Americas.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Saint Kitts and Nevis — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 14 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | Common | 30% |
| Jamaica | Uncommon | 18% |
| Dominican Republic | Uncommon | 15% |
| Haiti | Uncommon | 11% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Rare | 6.1% |
| Bahamas | Rare | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 3.8% |
| Barbados | Rare | 3.7% |
| Saint Lucia | Elusive | 1.7% |
| Grenada | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Dominica | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Elusive | <1% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country where Game of Thrones was filmed
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 10 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 7 in Europe, 2 in the Americas, 1 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “U” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with M.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
Malta — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 10 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Common | 40% |
| Croatia | Uncommon | 22% |
| Iceland | Uncommon | 13% |
| Ireland | Uncommon | 8.6% |
| Spain | Rare | 7.2% |
| Morocco | Rare | 5.5% |
| Canada | Elusive | 1.3% |
| United States | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Malta★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Greece | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country whose capital gives its name to a kind of food or drink in English
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 44 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 21 in Europe, 18 in Asia, 3 in the Americas, 1 in Oceania, 1 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
Syria — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 44 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Common | 22% |
| Austria | Uncommon | 12% |
| China | Uncommon | 10% |
| Russia | Uncommon | 8.4% |
| Ukraine | Rare | 5.8% |
| Singapore | Rare | 5.0% |
| Germany | Rare | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 4.2% |
| France | Rare | 3.3% |
| Italy | Rare | 2.5% |
| New Zealand | Rare | 2.5% |
| Peru | Rare | 2.5% |
| Cuba | Rare | 2.1% |
| Ireland | Rare | 2.1% |
| Israel | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Oman | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Portugal | Elusive | 1.0% |
| Afghanistan | Elusive | <1% |
| Spain | Elusive | <1% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | <1% |
| Philippines | Elusive | <1% |
| Czechia | Elusive | <1% |
| Croatia | Elusive | <1% |
| Hungary | Elusive | <1% |
| India | Elusive | <1% |
| Japan | Elusive | <1% |
| Latvia | Elusive | <1% |
| Palestine | Elusive | <1% |
| Türkiye | Elusive | <1% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | <1% |
| Cambodia | Elusive | <1% |
| Myanmar | Elusive | <1% |
| North Korea | Elusive | <1% |
| Bangladesh | Elusive | <1% |
| Switzerland | Elusive | <1% |
| Lebanon | Elusive | <1% |
| Monaco | Elusive | <1% |
| Slovakia | Elusive | <1% |
| Slovenia | Elusive | <1% |
| Syria★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Tunisia | Elusive | <1% |
| Bolivia | Elusive | <1% |
| Denmark | Elusive | <1% |
| Yemen | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country Victor Frankenstein sets foot in during Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 8 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 8 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “S” 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 under 1% of players.
Reveal all 8 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Common | 48% |
| Germany | Uncommon | 24% |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 14% |
| France | Rare | 6.8% |
| Russia | Rare | 4.1% |
| Italy | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Ireland★ 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 20 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 20?
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Farflung #16 on October 20 has five prompts: with a Z in its name; an island country in the Caribbean; where Game of Thrones was filmed; whose capital gives its name to a kind of food or drink in English; Victor Frankenstein sets foot in during Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein. Between them, 91 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 20?
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The rarest valid picks on October 20 were Bosnia and Herzegovina (prompt 1), Saint Kitts and Nevis (prompt 2), Malta (prompt 3), Syria (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.