Phase

18 clues
Side
Step
Stage
Facet
Cycle
Period
Aspect
Chapter
Moon unit
Growth spurt
Growth period
Passing fancy.
Transitional time
New moon, for one
Developmental stage
Transitional period
Developmental period
Stage of development
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