How to Play
One Word Wonders are word puzzles where the answer is exactly one word. Decipher the image below to come up with the answer. For a better idea on how to solve this puzzle view an example. If you get stuck you can ask for help in the comments section. Hints are posted 24 hours after puzzle's publish date (if provided by author).















Vexillologists beware...fun puzzle...
I'm not getting this. Have all countries but...
Wish I'd realized the red herring BEFORE I did the research. I shoulda gone with my first instinct when I looked at this.
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing.
Edit: Yes, this puzzle only takes longer than a second by misdirection.
[5] The flags themselves aren't red herrings, but they are bait that will lead you to some if you follow it. ;-)
[6] I just love puzzles that depend on misdirection! Really this is a millisecond puzzle without them.
not a bad puzzle at all
fun
Very clever use of misdirection. Got it on my second glance (when the herring bit me)
I'm miffed... I thought ORANA was a great answer. ;)
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As hinted, knowing the countries of the flags get you nowhere.
But....its VERY interesting that the numbers on the flags are in different positions. Maybe you can do something there....