The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MEATBALLS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does MEATBALLS mean?
MEATBALLS noun- A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.
- A stupid person.
- An easy pitch to hit, especially thrown right down the middle of the plate.
- Optical landing system.