The term 'rolled into a ball' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'wadded' and 'clewed'. Wadded is a verb meaning to compress or gather something into a mass, usually with the hands. It is derived from the Middle English word 'wadden', which means to make wet. Clewed is an archaic verb meaning to roll or wind something into a ball. It is derived from the Old English word 'cleowian', which means to bind or twist together.