Is “Encroachment” a Scrabble word?
Yes
ENCROACHMENT
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Encroachment
/ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/
noun
1.An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
2.An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
3.That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.