| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stepped up and betrayed grasping revolutionary | ||
| Entwined thread etc moved by progressive degrees | The Telegraph Toughie | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Increased by degrees | USA Today | 21 Jan 2015 |
| Increased by degrees | ||
| Decreased gradually, with "down" | ||
| Moved by degrees in one direction only |