A “Jeopardy!” Round With Just One Clue? Yep, It Happened.
So, let’s talk about something that made crossword and trivia fans collectively raise an eyebrow—today’s New York Times Mini Crossword included a wild little clue that read: "Jeopardy! round with just one clue" . The answer? FINAL . Simple, right? But it’s also a subtle nod to a real, quirky moment in "Jeopardy!" history.
If you're a fan of the NYT Mini, like I am, you know it’s the bite-sized, brain-teasing cousin of the full New York Times crossword. It's five by five, usually quick and punchy—great for mornings with coffee or during a quick break. And most of the time, I try to blaze through it in under a minute. Some days I crush it. Others, I get tripped up by a clever clue or an obscure pop culture reference. Today, though, it wasn’t the difficulty that caught my attention—it was the trivia behind the clue itself.
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"Final Jeopardy!" is famously the last round in the iconic quiz show. But this clue wasn’t just about that final round; it referenced a bizarre episode that aired back in 2023, where only one contestant made it to Final Jeopardy —the others had lost all their money and were disqualified. So yes, for the first time ever, the entire Final Jeopardy round consisted of just one clue, and one contestant. It’s like the ultimate trivia mic drop.
And that, my friends, is what made today's Mini extra satisfying. It wasn’t just a puzzle, it was a fun reminder of how real-life trivia can become trivia itself. This is the kind of clue that makes crosswords more than just word games—it connects pop culture, history, and little moments of shared geeky joy.
Other clues today weren’t bad either. "Something made of gold or onion" (answer: RING )—a nice pun. “___ baby” was NEPO , obviously, since that phrase is everywhere now. And “Soccer official”? Classic REF . No curveballs there.
But that “Jeopardy!” clue? That was the standout. It was clever, concise, and packed with personality. And it gave us a reason to chuckle and remember that even in trivia shows, anything can happen.
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