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Obviously no square dance (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ball

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'square dance' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ball that I've seen before include "Old song: 'After the .... was over'" , "form of entertainment" , "Perhaps a bouncer < 's clog" , "Sphere; function" , "Social function for dancing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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