Clues for the word "ENCROACH"
We've had 23 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on October 19, 2017.
Definition of encroach
- v. i. - To enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass; to intrude; to trench; -- commonly with on or upon; as, to encroach on a neighbor; to encroach on the highway.
- n. - Encroachment.
Referring Clues
- Go too far
- Make inroads
- Infringe upon
- Trespass
- Intrude
- Advance beyond the usual limit
- Infringe or impinge
- Make gradual inroads
- Infringe (on)
- Go past a normal limit
- Intrude into another's space
- Intrude by chance or mistake
- Advance beyond proper limit
- Intrude gradually
- Cross the line for some tench (fish)
- Intrude by chance or accident
- Old chancer used to go a bit too far
- Infringe, trespass
- Impinge
- For chance to reform, giving up following trespass
- Horn in (on)
- Disrespect a boundary
- Cross a line one shouldn't cross
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 19, 2017
- LA Times - July 30, 2017
- Guardian Quick - July 14, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 10, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 26, 2016
- Guardian Everyman - April 24, 2016
- Guardian Speedy - April 17, 2016
- USA Today - January 27, 2015
- Guardian Quick - May 13, 2013
- Guardian Speedy - November 25, 2012
- Universal - December 16, 2011
- Guardian Quick - October 09, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 15, 2010
- LA Times Sunday - January 10, 2010
- Guardian Quick - May 29, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - November 13, 2008
- LA Times - December 09, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - August 11, 2006
- Guardian Quick - September 30, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - March 04, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - July 25, 1999