“Goose eggs” is certainly not an expression I have ever used or heard before, and it’s one of the trickiest clues in today’s NYT Crossword puzzle unless you’re a diehard sports fan. If you’re not, that’s probably why you’re here.
NYT Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands | Aug 8, 2024
The clue "Goose Eggs" comes from the NYT's July 26 mini-crossword puzzle, and the answer may be a little surprising. To be honest, what I thought it meant and what it actually means are two very different things. But you'll learn more about that controversy later. First, here are some hints if you want to figure it out for yourself.
If you're about to forget this clue, we've put the answer below.
The answer to "Goose eggs" is "ZEROES". The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines this expression as "a score of zero in a game or contest". It originated in the late 19th century because a goose egg looks like a zero. It is a term often used in baseball.
