Answer:

piecemeal

Answer	Crossword Clue
PIECEMEAL	By degrees
PIECEMEAL	Gradually
PIECEMEAL	One bit at a time

PIECEMEAL	Bit by bit
PIECEMEAL	Bit by bit.
PIECEMEAL	Little by little.
PIECEMEAL	By dribs and drabs
PIECEMEAL	A bit at a time
PIECEMEAL	Bit-by-bit

Crossword

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