The Final Jeopardy clue for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 can be found below. Despite not getting the final clue right from yesterday’s match, new Jeopardy champion Mikey McCullough still managed to become the winner. She competes against software engineer Mehal Shah from Washington and writer Elizabeth Little from California in today’s episode. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 11/20/2024, including the wagers and the winner of the match.
Final Jeopardy Question for November 20
The Final Jeopardy question for November 20, 2024 is in the category of “Figures of Myth” and has the following clue:
Ovid says he “toppled, beating wild with naked arms the unsustaining air… shrieking for succour from his sire”
The right answer to this clue is located at the bottom of this guide, so that you don’t accidentally see it.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for November 20
While no one was able to get the Final Jeopardy answer correct, Mehal came out with the win due to a conservative bet and having the lead going into the segment.
Mehal ended the second round with $12,800 and bet $3,001 with his wager. He incorrectly guessed “Aeneas” and finished with $9,799, which was enough for the win.
Mikey made a slight comeback in the second round and had $7,600. She guessed “Prometheus” and lost $5,000 in the process, leaving in third place with $2,600. Meanwhile, Elizabeth didn’t bet anything and stayed at $3,800. She left in second place.
Final Jeopardy Answer for November 20
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on November 20, 2024 is “Who is Icarus?'”
Those who are familiar with Roman myths will know the story of Icarus, who ignored his father Daedalus when he told him not to fly too close to the sun. The beeswax in the wings he used to fly melted, forcing him to plummet back to the ground. Ovid, also known as Publius Ovidius Naso, was a Roman poet who told the tale of Icarus in Book 2 of his “Ars Amatoria.”
