Farflung answers today: #17, October 21
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #17 on Wednesday, October 21, 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. 95 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country with one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 15 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 9 in the Americas, 4 in Asia, 1 in Africa, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in the Americas.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with F, P.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
France — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 15 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Common | 32% |
| Argentina | Uncommon | 13% |
| Peru | Uncommon | 11% |
| Colombia | Rare | 7.5% |
| Vietnam | Rare | 7.5% |
| South Africa | Rare | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | Rare | 5.4% |
| Ecuador | Rare | 4.3% |
| Bolivia | Rare | 3.8% |
| Venezuela | Rare | 3.8% |
| South Korea | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Guyana | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Suriname | Elusive | 1.1% |
| France★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Philippines★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country with a statue of Jesus at least 20 metres tall, not counting its pedestal
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 16 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 8 in the Americas, 5 in Europe, 3 in Asia.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in the Americas.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with R.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Romania — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 16 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Common | 46% |
| Poland | Uncommon | 12% |
| Portugal | Uncommon | 10% |
| Mexico | Rare | 6.1% |
| Bolivia | Rare | 4.1% |
| Peru | Rare | 4.1% |
| Spain | Rare | 3.1% |
| Colombia | Rare | 2.5% |
| Italy | Rare | 2.5% |
| Argentina | Rare | 2.2% |
| Philippines | Elusive | 1.8% |
| United States | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Honduras | Elusive | <1% |
| Vietnam | Elusive | <1% |
| Romania★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country where vampire bats live in the wild
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 22 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 21 in the Americas, 1 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “B” and is in the Americas.
- 4 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with E, F, S, T.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
France — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 22 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Common | 32% |
| Mexico | Uncommon | 17% |
| Colombia | Rare | 6.3% |
| Peru | Rare | 5.3% |
| Argentina | Rare | 4.2% |
| Costa Rica | Rare | 4.2% |
| Venezuela | Rare | 4.2% |
| Bolivia | Rare | 3.7% |
| Ecuador | Rare | 3.7% |
| Guatemala | Rare | 3.2% |
| Belize | Rare | 2.6% |
| Panama | Rare | 2.6% |
| Honduras | Elusive | 1.9% |
| Nicaragua | Elusive | 1.9% |
| Chile | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Guyana | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Paraguay | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Uruguay | Elusive | 1.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| France★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| El Salvador | Farflung | <1% |
| Suriname | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country whose land was part of Alexander the Great’s empire
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 25 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 17 in Asia, 6 in Europe, 2 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “G” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with T.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
Tajikistan — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 25 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | Common | 31% |
| Egypt | Uncommon | 12% |
| Iran | Uncommon | 10% |
| Türkiye | Rare | 7.1% |
| India | Rare | 6.1% |
| Iraq | Rare | 6.1% |
| Afghanistan | Rare | 4.1% |
| North Macedonia | Rare | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | Rare | 4.1% |
| Syria | Rare | 2.5% |
| Israel | Rare | 2.0% |
| Lebanon | Rare | 2.0% |
| Uzbekistan | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Palestine | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | Elusive | <1% |
| Cyprus | Elusive | <1% |
| Jordan | Elusive | <1% |
| Tajikistan★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Turkmenistan | Elusive | <1% |
| Armenia | Elusive | <1% |
| Libya | Elusive | <1% |
| Albania | Elusive | <1% |
| Kuwait | Elusive | <1% |
| Azerbaijan | Elusive | <1% |
| United Kingdom | Elusive | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country with a Jollibee today
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 17 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 12 in Asia, 3 in Europe, 2 in the Americas.
- The most-picked answer starts with “P” and is in Asia.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with B.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
Brunei — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 17 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Common | 45% |
| United States | Uncommon | 12% |
| Canada | Rare | 6.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | Rare | 5.0% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Rare | 4.0% |
| Singapore | Rare | 4.0% |
| China | Rare | 3.0% |
| Malaysia | Rare | 3.0% |
| Vietnam | Rare | 3.0% |
| Kuwait | Rare | 2.0% |
| Qatar | Rare | 2.0% |
| Italy | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Spain | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | Elusive | 1.0% |
| Brunei★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Oman | Elusive | <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 21 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 21?
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Farflung #17 on October 21 has five prompts: with one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature; with a statue of Jesus at least 20 metres tall, not counting its pedestal; where vampire bats live in the wild; whose land was part of Alexander the Great’s empire; with a Jollibee today. Between them, 95 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 21?
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The rarest valid picks on October 21 were France (prompt 1), Romania (prompt 2), France (prompt 3), Tajikistan (prompt 4), Brunei (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.