Final Jeopardy: 2-1-to 2-5-21

Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of February 1 through February 5, 2021:

Mon, Feb 1 – Correct answers: 2
SCIENCE WORDS: This word used to denote an irreversible dispersion of energy was coined in the 1860s to sound a bit like “energy” show

Tue, Feb 2 – Correct answers: 1
WRITERS FOR CHILDREN: The Dartmouth Alumni Magazine gave “rejoice” as a rhyme for the correct pronunciation of his name show

Wed, Feb 3 – Correct answers: 1
EUROPEAN ROYALTY: In 1653 King Louis XIV performed as this Greco-Roman god in the Ballet “de la Nuit” show

Thu, Feb 4 – Correct answers: 3
CABLE NETWORKS: In March 1979 Tip O’Neill & then-Representative Al Gore were the first politicians to speak on this new cable channel show

Fri, Feb 5 – Correct answers: 0
POPES & HISTORY: Late 16th century Pope Sixtus V regarded this invasion force as a crusade & promised indulgences to all who participated show

Friday’s clue was the only triple stumper this week. It very well could have been a triple solve if they used the word “fleet” instead of “force.” The easiest clue for the players was the cable network one on Thursday. The easiest for me was European Royalty on Wednesday because I already knew that.

Zach Newkirk returned on Monday but lost to Steve Crupi, who won again on Tuesday. Nicole Kozdron sent Steve home on Wednesday. Stuart Crane was the winner on Thursday and, on Friday, Leah Wiegand prevailed.

From Jeopardy!’s YouTube channel: Here is the “Video Games” category from Monday’s game.