Drops the ball Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

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

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Across

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5. Computer program glitch

8. Walgreens rival

11. Restaurant handout

12. Grammy winner Yoko

13. American Gods actor McShane

14. Nick ___ and the Bad Seeds ("Wild God" alt-rock band)

15. Begin an ocean voyage (2 wds.)

17. Hit single featuring Kendrick Lamar from the album 39-Across by 29-Across

19. "When the Levee Breaks" rock band ___ Zeppelin

20. Fix unlawfully, as an election

21. "Sweet Talkin' Woman" rock band, for short

23. "Don't ___ Me Down" (Grammy-winning song by The Chainsmokers)

25. Catches some Z's

29. Rapper and community activist whose 2019 memorial service was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles (2 wds.)

32. Adele's "Rolling in the ___"

33. Clairvoyant's gift, for short

34. Thumbs-up vote

35. "Get me outta here!" PC key

37. Tanning lotion letters

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43. Veal ___ (Italian dish with mushrooms and wine)

44. Like loyal fans

46. Letters on a brandy label

47. "Captain's ___ ... " ("Star Trek" opening)

48. Like schools for men and women

49. Ink-filled tool

50. Memorable stretch of time

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Down

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3. Academy Award presenter's prop

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5. Type of pear

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7. "Growing Up ___" (mid-2000s A&E reality show)

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18. Just sitting around

21. "___ of the Line" (hit song for the Traveling Wilburys)

22. Would I ___ to You? (Top 10 song for the Eurythmics)

24. Genetic trait documented on a driver's license (2 wds.)

26. Just to be nice, say (3 wds.)

27. Tissue thickness

28. 'I ___ what you did there'

30. Freelancer's project guidelines, for short

31. __-daisy!

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39. Holder for Valentine's Day roses

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41. Music style of Anoushka Shankar's 2015 album "Home"

42. Ship's docking spot

43. NHL's Hart Memorial Trophy winner, e.g.

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