what is a true daily double in jeopardy
Jeopardy! A "Daily Double" is hidden behind one clue in the Jeopardy! round, and behind two in Double Jeopardy![5] The name and inspiration were taken from a horse racing term.[12] Only the contestant who uncovers a Daily Double may respond to that clue and need not use his/her signaling device to do so. Before the clue is revealed, the contestant must declare a wager, from a minimum of $5 to a maximum of his/her entire score (known as a "true Daily Double") or the highest clue value available in the round, whichever is greater.[9][13] A correct response adds the value of the wager to the contestant's score, while an incorrect response deducts it. Whether or not the contestant responds correctly, he or she maintains control of the board.[9]