Below is the clue for Final Jeopardy today for July 15, 2024. Isaac Hirsch is on a hot streak as an 8-day champion and comes into tonight’s game with a little over $195,000. As a point of interest, Hirsch will only need go past the $230,000 mark to make it into the Top 20 for players with the most Jeopardy winnings in regular play. But first he’ll need to get past challengers Brenna Sniatechki and James Hayakawa. Unlike the final clue for July 12, this one might be a bit of word stumper. Here’s the Final Jeopardy question and answer for Monday, 7/15/2024, as well as a recap of the winner and wages.
Final Jeopardy Question and Answer for July 15, 2024
The Final Jeopardy question and answer for July 15, 2024 is in the category of “Newer Words” and has the following clue:
Philosophers use it for language that accompanies an action, like “I dub thee knight”; it also means done for show or signal
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The correct answer is “What is performative?”
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “performative” is an adjective that means “related to or marked by public, often artistic performance” or “made or done for show (as to bolster one’s own image or make a positive impression on others).” The first known use of the word was in 1922. That said, the word was only introduced into the Merriam-Webster dictionary in January 2021 for its second meaning above.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for July 15, 2024
In a nailbiter, Isaac Hirsch eked out another win on July 15, 2024 after answering the Final Jeopardy clue correctly once again.
After an incorrect Daily Double in the second round, Hirsch only had $11,200 heading into the Final Jeopardy. But a correct response and a $8,801 wager had him end up in first place with $20,001 overall.
Brenna had $10,000 at the last clue, but was unable to come up with the right response, losing $2,000 from her wager and ending in second place with $8,000. Meanwhile, James had $4,000 and risked $1,200. He also came up with the correct answer and finished with $5,200 in third place.
