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Gradually get closer - that will give you the advantage (4)

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I believe the answer is:

edge

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'the advantage' is the definition.
(having the edge is having an advantage)

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(Other definitions for edge that I've seen before include "Side, brink" , "Border or cutting side of knife" , "Guitarist with U2" , "Steal" , "Skirt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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