Cry audibly for the ball (4)

I believe the answer is:

bawl

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'cry' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for bawl that I've seen before include "Weep noisily" , "Shout; sounds like dance" , "wail of discontent" , "Loudly greet" , "Loud shout" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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