___ the ball (make a mistake) Crossword Clue

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___ the ball (make a mistake) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a shape that is spherical and small
2. a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
(verb)
1. remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
2. grow worse

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MISTAKE (noun)
1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
2. an understanding of something that is not correct
MISTAKE (verb)
1. identify incorrectly
2. to make a mistake or be incorrect
BALL (noun)
1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire
2. United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
BALL (verb)
1. form into a ball by winding or rolling

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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