Farflung answers for October 27, 2026: #23
Prompt 1
Pin a country with a natural salt flat
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80 countries are accepted. Seasonal pans and coastal flats count; built ponds alone do not. Bonaire qualifies the Netherlands, Akrotiri the UK.
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The answers most players pin (only 40–55 km): Bolivia and United States. Skip these if you want distance.
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Today's gem is in Oceania.
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New Zealand
Farflung (gems and top rarity) (100 km, 25 answers): Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, El Salvador, Syria
Elusive (85 km, 46 answers): China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Djibouti, Turkey, Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Canada, Peru, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Oman, Panama, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine, Cyprus, Qatar, Austria, Costa Rica, Greece, Guatemala, Mexico, Mozambique, Niger, Netherlands, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen
Rare (70 km, 7 answers): Argentina, Chile, Australia, Botswana, India, Namibia, Iran
Uncommon (55 km): United States
Common (40 km): Bolivia
Central Otago's remaining salt pans shelter rare native plants and threatened moths. New Zealand: Chapman Road's salt pans shelter two threatened native moth species.
Reasoning & candidate comparison Contains the answer
Compare accepted candidates against the scoring objective
- Start with the exact condition: “Pin a country with a natural salt flat”. This is a comparison of the game's recorded answer board, not a claim that we tested these guesses in a live session.
- Check the game's qualification note before choosing a country: Seasonal pans and coastal flats count; built ponds alone do not. Bonaire qualifies the Netherlands, Akrotiri the UK.
- Bolivia is accepted but in tourist; Afghanistan is in farflung. First satisfy the geographical condition, then move up the game's rarity tiers. A country being well known does not invalidate it, but it can make it a weaker scoring choice.
- The game's explanation for this day's featured gems: Central Otago's remaining salt pans shelter rare native plants and threatened moths.
- There are 80 accepted board entries, with 25 in farflung. The displayed answer highlights New Zealand; the tier list can contain additional top-tier countries, so the headline is not necessarily an exhaustive list.
- Recorded source context: Central Otago's remaining salt pans shelter rare native plants and threatened moths. New Zealand: Chapman Road's salt pans shelter two threatened native moth species.
| Candidate / approach | Assessment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Accepted — farflung tier | Afghanistan is accepted in the farflung tier for this prompt. This is the highest available tier in the recorded board. |
| China | Accepted — uncharted tier | China is accepted in the uncharted tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| Argentina | Accepted — wayfarer tier | Argentina is accepted in the wayfarer tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| Bolivia | Accepted — tourist tier | Bolivia is accepted in the tourist tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
What this does and does not establish
- 80 labels are stored from 80 accepted entries. Large lists may be sampled; absence from this excerpt is not proof that a candidate is rejected.
- Tiers are the game's classifications. They do not independently establish the truth of every real-world claim in the prompt.
Prompt 2
Pin a country that has had a Gordon Ramsay restaurant
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23 countries are accepted. Past and present restaurants count, including licensed brands, airport branches and branded pop-ups. Television visits alone do not count.
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The answers most players pin (only 40–55 km): United Kingdom, United States and France. Skip these if you want distance.
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Today's gem is in Asia.
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Iraq
Farflung (gems and top rarity) (100 km, 8 answers): Ireland, Philippines, Czechia, Qatar, South Africa, Hungary, Maldives, Iraq
Elusive (85 km, 8 answers): South Korea, Spain, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Malaysia, India
Rare (70 km, 4 answers): United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Canada, China
Uncommon (55 km, 2 answers): United States, France
Common (40 km): United Kingdom
Erbil's Street Burger menu includes a Newroz Burger. Iraq: His Erbil Street Burger serves kimchi chicken wings.
Reasoning & candidate comparison Contains the answer
Compare accepted candidates against the scoring objective
- Start with the exact condition: “Pin a country that has had a Gordon Ramsay restaurant”. This is a comparison of the game's recorded answer board, not a claim that we tested these guesses in a live session.
- Check the game's qualification note before choosing a country: Past and present restaurants count, including licensed brands, airport branches and branded pop-ups. Television visits alone do not count.
- United Kingdom is accepted but in tourist; Ireland is in farflung. First satisfy the geographical condition, then move up the game's rarity tiers. A country being well known does not invalidate it, but it can make it a weaker scoring choice.
- The game's explanation for this day's featured gems: Erbil's Street Burger menu includes a Newroz Burger.
- There are 23 accepted board entries, with 8 in farflung. The displayed answer highlights Iraq; the tier list can contain additional top-tier countries, so the headline is not necessarily an exhaustive list.
- Recorded source context: Erbil's Street Burger menu includes a Newroz Burger. Iraq: His Erbil Street Burger serves kimchi chicken wings.
| Candidate / approach | Assessment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Accepted — farflung tier | Ireland is accepted in the farflung tier for this prompt. This is the highest available tier in the recorded board. |
| South Korea | Accepted — uncharted tier | South Korea is accepted in the uncharted tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| United Arab Emirates | Accepted — wayfarer tier | United Arab Emirates is accepted in the wayfarer tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| United Kingdom | Accepted — tourist tier | United Kingdom is accepted in the tourist tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
What this does and does not establish
- 23 labels are stored from 23 accepted entries. Large lists may be sampled; absence from this excerpt is not proof that a candidate is rejected.
- Tiers are the game's classifications. They do not independently establish the truth of every real-world claim in the prompt.
Prompt 3
Pin a country that is a G20 member
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19 countries are accepted. The EU and African Union are members too, but their other countries are not. Spain and Poland are guests.
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The answers most players pin (only 40–55 km): United States and China. Skip these if you want distance.
Hint 3 Tap to reveal
Today's gem is in Asia.
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Saudi Arabia
Farflung (gems and top rarity) (100 km, 4 answers): South Korea, South Africa, Argentina, Saudi Arabia
Elusive (85 km, 4 answers): Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia
Rare (70 km, 9 answers): United Kingdom, India, Russia, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, Australia, Italy
Uncommon (55 km): China
Common (40 km): United States
Its 2020 presidency brought G20 leaders together by video during the pandemic. Saudi Arabia: The Riyadh summit of November 2020 was held online.
Reasoning & candidate comparison Contains the answer
Compare accepted candidates against the scoring objective
- Start with the exact condition: “Pin a country that is a G20 member”. This is a comparison of the game's recorded answer board, not a claim that we tested these guesses in a live session.
- Check the game's qualification note before choosing a country: The EU and African Union are members too, but their other countries are not. Spain and Poland are guests.
- United States is accepted but in tourist; South Korea is in farflung. First satisfy the geographical condition, then move up the game's rarity tiers. A country being well known does not invalidate it, but it can make it a weaker scoring choice.
- The game's explanation for this day's featured gems: Its 2020 presidency brought G20 leaders together by video during the pandemic.
- There are 19 accepted board entries, with 4 in farflung. The displayed answer highlights Saudi Arabia; the tier list can contain additional top-tier countries, so the headline is not necessarily an exhaustive list.
- Recorded source context: Its 2020 presidency brought G20 leaders together by video during the pandemic. Saudi Arabia: The Riyadh summit of November 2020 was held online.
| Candidate / approach | Assessment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Accepted — farflung tier | South Korea is accepted in the farflung tier for this prompt. This is the highest available tier in the recorded board. |
| Turkey | Accepted — uncharted tier | Turkey is accepted in the uncharted tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| United Kingdom | Accepted — wayfarer tier | United Kingdom is accepted in the wayfarer tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| United States | Accepted — tourist tier | United States is accepted in the tourist tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
What this does and does not establish
- 19 labels are stored from 19 accepted entries. Large lists may be sampled; absence from this excerpt is not proof that a candidate is rejected.
- Tiers are the game's classifications. They do not independently establish the truth of every real-world claim in the prompt.
Prompt 4
Pin a country that has had a floating bridge for everyday road traffic
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51 countries are accepted. Seasonal bridges and older crossings for horse-drawn traffic count. Chain ferries move vehicles across instead of forming a continuous road.
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The answers most players pin (only 40–55 km): United States, Norway and Canada. Skip these if you want distance.
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Today's gem is in Europe.
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Estonia
Farflung (gems and top rarity) (100 km, 19 answers): Finland, Madagascar, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Portugal, Serbia, Syria, Senegal, Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, Slovakia, Turkmenistan, Latvia, Moldova, Angola, Lithuania, Namibia, Panama, Estonia
Elusive (85 km, 22 answers): Germany, France, Netherlands, Egypt, Pakistan, Russia, Guyana, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Hungary, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Dominican Republic, Iraq, Romania, Ukraine
Rare (70 km, 7 answers): China, Japan, Australia, Greece, India, Italy, Turkey
Uncommon (55 km, 2 answers): Norway, Canada
Common (40 km): United States
Sindi-Lodja's old floating road bridge was sold for 100 kroons after its replacement opened in 1933. Estonia: Sindi-Lodja's floating road rested on thick logs beneath heavy planks.
Reasoning & candidate comparison Contains the answer
Compare accepted candidates against the scoring objective
- Start with the exact condition: “Pin a country that has had a floating bridge for everyday road traffic”. This is a comparison of the game's recorded answer board, not a claim that we tested these guesses in a live session.
- Check the game's qualification note before choosing a country: Seasonal bridges and older crossings for horse-drawn traffic count. Chain ferries move vehicles across instead of forming a continuous road.
- United States is accepted but in tourist; Finland is in farflung. First satisfy the geographical condition, then move up the game's rarity tiers. A country being well known does not invalidate it, but it can make it a weaker scoring choice.
- The game's explanation for this day's featured gems: Sindi-Lodja's old floating road bridge was sold for 100 kroons after its replacement opened in 1933.
- There are 51 accepted board entries, with 19 in farflung. The displayed answer highlights Estonia; the tier list can contain additional top-tier countries, so the headline is not necessarily an exhaustive list.
- Recorded source context: Sindi-Lodja's old floating road bridge was sold for 100 kroons after its replacement opened in 1933. Estonia: Sindi-Lodja's floating road rested on thick logs beneath heavy planks.
| Candidate / approach | Assessment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | Accepted — farflung tier | Finland is accepted in the farflung tier for this prompt. This is the highest available tier in the recorded board. |
| Germany | Accepted — uncharted tier | Germany is accepted in the uncharted tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| China | Accepted — wayfarer tier | China is accepted in the wayfarer tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| United States | Accepted — tourist tier | United States is accepted in the tourist tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
What this does and does not establish
- 51 labels are stored from 51 accepted entries. Large lists may be sampled; absence from this excerpt is not proof that a candidate is rejected.
- Tiers are the game's classifications. They do not independently establish the truth of every real-world claim in the prompt.
Prompt 5
Pin a country where capybaras are native
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13 countries are accepted. Both capybara species count. France qualifies through French Guiana, where they live naturally.
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The answers most players pin (only 40–55 km): Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. Skip these if you want distance.
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Today's gems are in Europe and South America (3 gems).
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France / Guyana / Suriname
Farflung (gems and top rarity) (100 km, 3 answers): Guyana, Suriname, France
Elusive (85 km, 2 answers): Paraguay, Panama
Rare (70 km, 5 answers): Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay
Uncommon (55 km, 2 answers): Argentina, Venezuela
Common (40 km): Brazil
The Guianas, on South America’s north coast, hold part of their native range. France: It counts for French Guiana, where they are called cabiaïs. Guyana: Waterhog is one of their local names. Suriname: They are known locally as kapoewa.
Reasoning & candidate comparison Contains the answer
Compare accepted candidates against the scoring objective
- Start with the exact condition: “Pin a country where capybaras are native”. This is a comparison of the game's recorded answer board, not a claim that we tested these guesses in a live session.
- Check the game's qualification note before choosing a country: Both capybara species count. France qualifies through French Guiana, where they live naturally.
- Brazil is accepted but in tourist; Guyana is in farflung. First satisfy the geographical condition, then move up the game's rarity tiers. A country being well known does not invalidate it, but it can make it a weaker scoring choice.
- The game's explanation for this day's featured gems: The Guianas, on South America’s north coast, hold part of their native range.
- There are 13 accepted board entries, with 3 in farflung. The displayed answer highlights France / Guyana / Suriname; the tier list can contain additional top-tier countries, so the headline is not necessarily an exhaustive list.
- Recorded source context: The Guianas, on South America’s north coast, hold part of their native range. France: It counts for French Guiana, where they are called cabiaïs. Guyana: Waterhog is one of their local names. Suriname: They are known locally as kapoewa.
| Candidate / approach | Assessment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | Accepted — farflung tier | Guyana is accepted in the farflung tier for this prompt. This is the highest available tier in the recorded board. |
| Paraguay | Accepted — uncharted tier | Paraguay is accepted in the uncharted tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| Colombia | Accepted — wayfarer tier | Colombia is accepted in the wayfarer tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
| Brazil | Accepted — tourist tier | Brazil is accepted in the tourist tier for this prompt. It is below farflung; acceptance alone does not make it the strongest distance-scoring pick. |
What this does and does not establish
- 13 labels are stored from 13 accepted entries. Large lists may be sampled; absence from this excerpt is not proof that a candidate is rejected.
- Tiers are the game's classifications. They do not independently establish the truth of every real-world claim in the prompt.
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| Prompt | Clue | Gems | Also good |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pin a country with a natural salt flat | New Zealand | China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Tunisia |
| 2 | Pin a country that has had a Gordon Ramsay restaurant | Iraq | South Korea, Spain, Japan, Australia |
| 3 | Pin a country that is a G20 member | Saudi Arabia | Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia |
| 4 | Pin a country that has had a floating bridge for everyday road traffic | Estonia | Germany, France, Netherlands, Egypt |
| 5 | Pin a country where capybaras are native | France / Guyana / Suriname | Paraguay, Panama |
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