| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ceased using tip-offs by true love, and starts slowly (5,4) | ||
| Starts gradually | Universal | 03 Jun 2020 |
| Begins bit-by-bit | Newsday | 02 Sep 2017 |
| Starts gingerly | ||
| Gradually enters | ||
| Gradually enters | ||
| Starts carefully | ||
| Enters gradually | ||
| Starts gingerly | ||
| Becomes familiar with gradually |