Shires #8 answer
Sunday, 1 November 2026
The area: Blackpool
An ONS county or unitary authority in England, covering about 14 square miles.
Players had six guesses, with centroid distances in miles and compass bearings pointing towards the answer. A nation hint was available after three wrong guesses.
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