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01 Word definition

encroaching

11 letters · 4 vowels · 7 consonants

Is ENCROACHING a word?

Yes. ENCROACHING is a 11-letter adjective. gradually intrusive without right or permission Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ENCROACHING?

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

ENCROACHING contains 11 letters, begins with E, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. gradually intrusive without right or permission

    “we moved back from the encroaching tide”
Synonyms
invasivetrespassing
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score19points
Words With Friends23points
Word length11letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ENCROACHING spelled?

E1N2C3R4O5A6C7H8I9N10G11
Starts withENCFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters9Repeats C, N
Vowel balance4 / 7Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →11-letter words →Words starting with ENC →Words ending in ING →Words made from ENCROACHING →Words with A →Words with C →Words with E →Words with G →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 19 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 23 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About ENCROACHING.

How do you spell ENCROACHING?

ENCROACHING is spelled E-N-C-R-O-A-C-H-I-N-G. It contains 11 letters.