Farflung answers today: #19, October 23
Here are the Farflung answers for expedition #19 on Friday, October 23, 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. 84 answers count in total.
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Today’s five prompts
Prompt 1: Pin a country with a Baltic Sea coast
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 9 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 9 in Europe.
- The most-picked answer starts with “S” and is in Europe.
- 1 answer is in the top Farflung tier — it starts with D.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 1tap to reveal
Denmark — Farflung tier, chosen by 1.1% of players.
Reveal all 9 answers for prompt 1tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Common | 34% |
| Finland | Uncommon | 23% |
| Estonia | Rare | 8.0% |
| Lithuania | Rare | 8.0% |
| Latvia | Rare | 8.0% |
| Poland | Rare | 8.0% |
| Russia | Rare | 8.0% |
| Germany | Elusive | 1.7% |
| Denmark★ gem | Farflung | 1.1% |
Prompt 2: Pin a country where Diwali is a national public holiday
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 11 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 6 in Asia, 3 in the Americas, 1 in Africa, 1 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “I” and is in Asia.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with G, S.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 2tap to reveal
Suriname — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 11 answers for prompt 2tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| India | Common | 64% |
| Nepal | Uncommon | 13% |
| Malaysia | Rare | 5.3% |
| Singapore | Rare | 5.3% |
| Sri Lanka | Rare | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | Rare | 3.2% |
| Fiji | Rare | 2.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Myanmar | Elusive | <1% |
| Guyana★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Suriname★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 3: Pin a country with a physical Uniqlo store today
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 25 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 11 in Asia, 11 in Europe, 2 in the Americas, 1 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “J” and is in Asia.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with L, P.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 3tap to reveal
Luxembourg — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 25 answers for prompt 3tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Common | 30% |
| United States | Uncommon | 12% |
| China | Uncommon | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 5.9% |
| South Korea | Rare | 5.9% |
| Australia | Rare | 4.0% |
| Canada | Rare | 4.0% |
| France | Rare | 4.0% |
| Singapore | Rare | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | Rare | 3.0% |
| Philippines | Rare | 2.5% |
| Thailand | Rare | 2.5% |
| Germany | Rare | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | Elusive | 1.8% |
| India | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Spain | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Italy | Elusive | <1% |
| Netherlands | Elusive | <1% |
| Belgium | Elusive | <1% |
| Sweden | Elusive | <1% |
| Denmark | Elusive | <1% |
| Poland★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
| Luxembourg★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 4: Pin a country where Muhammad Ali fought a professional bout
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 12 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 4 in Asia, 4 in Europe, 3 in the Americas, 1 in Africa.
- The most-picked answer starts with “U” and is in the Americas.
- 2 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with B, I.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 4tap to reveal
Bahamas — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 12 answers for prompt 4tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 43% |
| DR Congo | Uncommon | 17% |
| Philippines | Uncommon | 13% |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 6.5% |
| Japan | Rare | 5.4% |
| Canada | Rare | 4.3% |
| Germany | Rare | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | Elusive | 1.9% |
| Ireland | Elusive | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | Elusive | 1.3% |
| Indonesia★ gem | Farflung | 1.1% |
| Bahamas★ gem | Farflung | <1% |
Prompt 5: Pin a country where diamonds are mined today
Hints first, from gentle to strong:
- 27 countries count for this prompt.
- By continent: 18 in Africa, 5 in the Americas, 2 in Asia, 1 in Europe, 1 in Oceania.
- The most-picked answer starts with “S” and is in Africa.
- 7 answers are in the top Farflung tier — they start with C, G, I, M, R, V.
Reveal the best Farflung pick for prompt 5tap to reveal
Gabon — Farflung tier, chosen by under 1% of players.
Reveal all 27 answers for prompt 5tap to reveal
| Answer | Tier | Players |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Common | 32% |
| Botswana | Uncommon | 14% |
| Russia | Uncommon | 11% |
| Canada | Uncommon | 9.9% |
| Angola | Rare | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | Rare | 3.9% |
| Namibia | Rare | 3.9% |
| Sierra Leone | Rare | 3.0% |
| Zimbabwe | Rare | 2.5% |
| Brazil | Rare | 2.1% |
| India | Rare | 2.1% |
| Australia | Elusive | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | Elusive | 1.5% |
| United States | Elusive | 1.5% |
| Lesotho | Elusive | 1.2% |
| Ghana | Elusive | <1% |
| Liberia | Elusive | <1% |
| Central African Republic | Elusive | <1% |
| Guinea | Elusive | <1% |
| Guyana | Elusive | <1% |
| Cameroon | Farflung | <1% |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Farflung | <1% |
| Republic of the Congo | Farflung | <1% |
| Indonesia | Farflung | <1% |
| Mali | Farflung | <1% |
| Venezuela | Farflung | <1% |
| Gabon★ 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 23 FAQ
What are the Farflung answers for October 23?
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Farflung #19 on October 23 has five prompts: with a Baltic Sea coast; where Diwali is a national public holiday; with a physical Uniqlo store today; where Muhammad Ali fought a professional bout; where diamonds are mined today. Between them, 84 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 23?
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The rarest valid picks on October 23 were Denmark (prompt 1), Suriname (prompt 2), Luxembourg (prompt 3), Bahamas (prompt 4), Gabon (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.