Below you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for today, Friday, May 16. Despite not betting anything in yesterday’s Final Jeopardy segment, Brandon Monsman got passed the other two contestants who bet too much and became a two-time Jeopardy champion with $23,600 in total winnings. We’ll see if his luck will hold as he competes tonight against set decoration coordinator Mitch Loflin from California and logistics receiver Erin Hoard from Nevada. Here is the question and answer for Final Jeopardy for 5/16/2025, plus the wagers and the winner of the match.
Final Jeopardy Question for May 16
The Final Jeopardy question for May 16, 2025 is in the category of “National Monuments” and has the following clue:
To prevent spoilers, the correct answer to this U.S. landmarks question is located further down the page.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for May 16
Due to some betting shenanigans, Mitch was the winner of the May 16 Jeopardy match. No one got the Final Jeopardy right, which isn’t too surprising since the right answer is not a commonly known landmark.
Mitch was in second place with $13,800 after the second round. He bet about half, $5,400, and lost it on “Mt. Wilson,” but $8,400 was still enough for the victory.
Erin had the lead with $16,000 and went for the cover bet of $11,601. But her answer of “Chimney Rock” dropped her score to $4,399 for second place.
Brandon only had $8,300 and wagered $6,000 on his answer of “Transameria Building.” He left with $2,300 for third.
Final Jeopardy Answer for May 16
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on May 16, 2025 is “What is Devils Tower?”
Located in Crook County, Wyoming, Devils Tower is a rock formation that is over 5,000 feet at its highest point. It is recognized as the first official U.S. national monument ever, established by President Theodore Roosevelt on September 24, 1906. Interestingly, “Great Gray Horn” and “Bear’s Tipi” are not the most well-known nicknames for the monument, which is also known as “Mato Tipila” or “Bear Lodge.” The name “Devils Tower” reportedly came from an interpreter reportedly mistaking its indigenous name from Native Americans (like the Kiowa and Lakota), which has fueled proposals to change the name to “Bear Lodge,” but it still remains “Devils Tower” today.
