01 Word definition

encroach

8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants

Is ENCROACH a word?

Yes. ENCROACH is a 8-letter verb. advance beyond the usual limit Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ENCROACH?

E-N-C-R-O-A-C-H

ENCROACH contains 8 letters, begins with E, and ends with H.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. advance beyond the usual limit

2verb

  1. impinge or infringe upon

    “This impinges on my rights as an individual”
Synonyms
infringeimpingeentrenchtrench
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score15points
Words With Friends17points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ENCROACH spelled?

E1N2C3R4O5A6C7H8
Starts withENCFirst 3 letters
Ends withACHLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats C
Vowel balance3 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About ENCROACH.

How do you spell ENCROACH?

ENCROACH is spelled E-N-C-R-O-A-C-H. It contains 8 letters.