Jeopardy! February 10, 2025 — Winner, clues, and more

The February 10, 2025, installment of Jeopardy! was a testament to the show's position as one of the most engaging intellectual game shows that has fascinated viewers for many decades. The episode contained a special moment because it broadcast the second round of the 32nd Tournament of Champions (ToC) final featuring three premier trivia players fighting to win the championship title.

The Tournament of Champions functions as a much-awaited competition where previous-season champions return to compete for victory through tests of their informational knowledge and their speed and betting proficiency. Contestants must have comprehensive knowledge of many categories along with instant decision-making abilities in order to handle their Daily Double and Final Jeopardy bets. A player's every decision counts within the contest because one incorrect step can change the way the game unfolds.

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Contestants of the Day

The three finalists competing in this episode were:

Adriana Harmeyer – An archivist from West Lafayette, Indiana. She entered this game with one win in the finals.

Isaac Hirsch – A customer support team lead from Burbank, California.

Neilesh Vinjamuri – A software engineer from Lionville, Pennsylvania.

Since the Tournament of Champions follows a first-to-three-wins format, Adriana’s previous victory on February 7 put her in the lead, while Isaac and Neilesh were looking to secure their first wins.

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Jeopardy! Round Highlights

Various subject categories appeared in the first round to test contestants about their wide range of knowledge. Among the participants, Adriana emerged with a minimal first-place advantage during the closing moments of the round.

At the end of the Jeopardy! round, the scores stood as follows:

Neilesh Vinjamuri: $7,000

Isaac Hirsch: $4,800

Adriana Harmeyer: $4,400

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Double Jeopardy! Round Highlights

During Double Jeopardy!, the game difficulty increased and point values rose higher. With a solid approach, Isaac resolved various significant clues, but Neilesh maximized his points by using the Daily Double advantage. The closing stages of the competition started with Adriana maintaining close scoring points against her opponents.

Neilesh continued his strong performance, making strategic wagers and answering crucial questions correctly.

Isaac made a significant move by landing on a Daily Double, wagering $3,000, and answering correctly, bringing him closer to Neilesh’s lead.

Adriana found her momentum, successfully answering a string of high-value questions in literature and history, keeping her in contention.

By the end of the Double Jeopardy! round, the scores were:

Neilesh Vinjamuri: $31,600

Isaac Hirsch: $18,800

Adriana Harmeyer: $5,400

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Final Jeopardy! Clue and Answer

The Final Jeopardy! category for this game was "Men of War."

Clue:

"Robert E. Lee’s victory at Chancellorsville has been likened to this Greek’s victory at Asculum in 279 B.C."

Correct Response:

"Who is Pyrrhus?"

King Pyrrhus of Epirus achieved victories over the Romans, but at a great cost, leading to the term "Pyrrhic victory." This phrase describes a win that comes at such a high price that it almost feels like a loss.

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Final Scores

Adriana: $5,400 – $0 = $5,400 (Who is Hannibal?)

Isaac: $18,800 + $18,600 = $37,400 (Who is Pyrrhis?)

Neilesh: $31,600 + $6,001 = $37,601 (Who Pyrrhus) (Winner)

Since all the contestants got the final clue. Neilesh emerged as the winner with a final score of $37,601.

The 32nd Tournament of Champions continues to captivate audiences with its display of knowledge, strategy, and unexpected outcomes. Fans eagerly await the next episodes to see who will emerge victorious in this closely contested tournament.