Below you can find the Britannica says this tennis term for zero may come from the french word for egg Jeopardy Words Answer. The answer to Britannica says this tennis term for zero may come from the french word for egg has 4 letters. This clue belongs to the Tennis anyone? category and is part of Jeopardy Word Level 1591. If you scroll near the bottom you will find other clues and answers part of level 1591