Shires #9 answer
Monday, 2 November 2026
The area: Argyll and Bute
An ONS council area in Scotland, covering about 2,650 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.
2 players took part on the day.
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