Duck, duck, ___ Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Duck, duck, ___ that was published at USA Today crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Duck, duck, ___" and the answer is "GOOSE". Let's analyze why this clue led us to the answer "GOOSE":

1. Context: The phrase "Duck, duck, ___" is a common children's game where players sit in a circle and one person walks around tapping each seated player's head, saying "duck" for each tap until they tap someone and say "goose". This context gives us a hint that the missing word should be related to the game.
2. Semantic Connection: In the game, the tapper chooses someone to be the "goose" instead of a "duck". Therefore, the missing word needs to match the pattern of a game where one person is chosen differently from the rest.
3. Answer Confirmation: The word "GOOSE" fits perfectly with the context and the semantic connection. It fulfills the requirement of being different from the pattern established with the word "duck".

So, to summarize, the clue "Duck, duck, ___" leads us to the answer "GOOSE" because it connects with the context of a children's game where one person is chosen differently. By following the semantic connection and confirming our answer, we can confidently say that "GOOSE" is the correct solution for this crossword clue.

Definition of "GOOSE"

a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Generally geese are larger than ducks and have longer necks and shorter bills.

Example :

‘Silly goose,’ he murmured fondly

the government's desire to goose the tired housing market

 The Crossword clue "Duck, duck, ___" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	22 November 2020	GOOSE
Universal	11 January 2018	GOOSE