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Paces; stages (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steps

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'paces' is the first definition.
('step' can be a synonym of 'pace')

'stages' is the second definition.
(both can mean parts of a process)

(Other definitions for steps that I've seen before include "blocks supporting masts" , "Stiles" , "Stairs; paces" , "Sequence of foot movements in a dance" , "John Buchan used 39 of them" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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