period of gradual decline (8)

I believe the answer is:

twilight

(Other definitions for twilight that I've seen before include "state of decline" , "semi-darkness" , "Gloaming" , "Illumination at dusk" , "Evening glow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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