Crossword Genius

Googly say bowled everyone! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ball

'googly say' is the definition.
(googly is a type of cricket delivery)

'bowled everyone' is the wordplay.
'bowled' becomes 'b' (cricket abbreviation).
'everyone' becomes 'all' (all people).
'b'+'all'='BALL'

(Other definitions for ball that I've seen before include "Bouncer, say" , "20" , "Sphere; function" , "Sphere for sport" , "Round object - dance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app