The Final Jeopardy clue for Friday, November 15, 2024 is quite challenging. In yesterday’s match, Stephanie Asalone surprised the field by becoming the new Jeopardy champion, vaulting from third to first place. Today’s episode will see her compete against tax analyst Paul Clauson from Michigan and school administrator Kristen Moreland from New York. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 11/15/2024, including the wagers and the winner of the match.
Final Jeopardy Question for November 15
The Final Jeopardy question for November 15, 2024 is in the category of “20th Century Transportation” and has the following clue:
A 1947 article read, its “wings were not clipped by the Senate fisherman & ghost hunters after all”
The right answer to this clue can be found at the end of this guide to prevent spoilers.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for November 15
Paul became the new Jeopardy champion on November 15 after amassing a high enough score for a runaway lead. As suspected, though, no one got the answer right for Final Jeopardy.
Coming into the segment with $15,600, Paul only risked $399 and lost it with his answer of “airplane,” which is close to the right response at least. He came in first place with $15,201.
Meanwhile, returning champion Stephanie had $7,600 and incorrectly answered “Area 51.” She lost $7,589 and ended up in third place with $11. Starting with $6,400, Kristen also lost $2,000 after not being able to come up with a response, becoming in third place with $4,400.
Final Jeopardy Answer for November 15
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on November 15, 2024 is “What is the Spruce Goose?’”
Otherwise known as the Hughes H4-Hercules, this airlift flying boat was crafted in 1947 by Hughes Aircraft. Made almost completely out of birch, it was meant to be a solution for the U.S. to deliver supplies to allied Great Britain without being too much of a cost if it was destroyed by German U-boats.
Sadly, it only made flight once as a prototype before it was effectively scrapped. That said, people can see this marvel at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon.