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The Clue
Encroaches (8 letter answer)
The Answer
IMPINGES
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Notes
The answer IMPINGES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
IMPINGE as a verb:
1. (impinge, encroach, entrench, trench) = impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
2. (encroach, infringe, impinge) = advance beyond the usual limit