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01.27.2022

Can You Respond Correctly to the Final Jeopardy! Clues Amy Schneider Missed?

From left: Amy Schneider, Janice Hawthorne Timm and Rhone Talsma behind the Jeopardy! contestant podiums

Amy Schneider’s buzzer skills and wide range of knowledge made her one of the most formidable players ever during her 40-game streak on Jeopardy!

She was known for being a strong competitor during Final Jeopardy!, but there were still a few clues that stumped her. Below, see if you can respond correctly to the Final Jeopardy! clues that the super champ missed during her incredible run.

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