The term GOOSE, E.G. can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SHE (3 letters), FOWL (4 letters), and POKE (4 letters). SHE is an informal term for a female goose, while FOWL is a collective term for any bird of the order Galliformes, which includes chickens, turkeys, quails, and pheasants. POKE is a verb meaning to prod or push, often used in reference to geese. Geese are large birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and swans.