Spherical shape

ORB

Think of the glowing object a crystal ball gazer might peer into or the shape of some celestial bodies in fantasy tales.

The clue "Spherical shape" directly points to "ORB," which is a simple, literal definition. An orb is a perfectly round object, like a ball or globe, so there’s no hidden wordplay or trick here. It’s a straightforward example of a crossword clue where the answer matches the plain meaning of the words given.