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The Clue
Makes inroads (10 letter answer)
The Answer
ENCROACHES
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Notes
The answer ENCROACHES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ENCROACH as a verb:
1. (encroach, infringe, impinge) = advance beyond the usual limit
2. (impinge, encroach, entrench, trench) = impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"