What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grand ball – test for sexism? (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIG (synonym="BIG") + O (synonym="ball") + TRY (synonym="test") = BIGOTRY The answer is BIGOTRY.

Grand ball – test for sexism? (7)

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