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Afternoon All,
And Happy New Year!
28a Gradually, as folk used to travel according to many Christmas cards. (2,6)
I have B * / S * A * E *
I assume (prob. wrongly) that it is BY SHADES, but I can't see how this relates to the clue.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks, Chris.

By stages (carriages often on Xmas cards)

Try By Stages

Mamya and The Joker,
Am I thick or what??!! It's staring me in the face!
Thanks for putting me out of my misery.
Happy New Year.
Chris.