Ball girl?

Answer:

BELLE

Hint:

Think of a Disney princess whose name sounds like something you might hear at a formal dance or a sports event.

Explanation:

Ball girl?" is a playful clue hinting at Belle from Beauty and the Beast—the "beauty" who dances with the Beast at the iconic ball. The word "ball" here refers to the grand dance, not a sports ball, while "girl" nudges you toward a female character. It’s a classic crossword trick using a homonym to misdirect from the literal meaning.

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