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Pace; stage (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

step

I believe this is a double definition.

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

'stage' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for step that I've seen before include "Footfall" , "Stage - pace" , "Pace; foothold" , "Stair" , "bit of a dance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.
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