Victor Borge holds a ceremonial ball (3)

I believe the answer is:

orb

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'a ceremonial ball' is the definition.
'orb' can be an answer for 'ball' (both can mean a sphere). I'm unsure of the 'a ceremonial' bit.

'victor borge holds' is the wordplay.
'holds' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ORB' can be found hidden inside 'victor borge'.

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(Other definitions for orb that I've seen before include "Ceremonial globe carried by a monarch" , "Jewelled ornament" , "ball with cross" , "Sphere (found in regalia)" , "component of royal regalia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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