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Billiard ball that’s not spotted? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

white

'billiard ball' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for white that I've seen before include "Neutral colour" , "See 9" , "Reflecting virtually all light" , "Wit, he? (anag.)" , "Opponent of six dn (chess)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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