Intrude by chance or accident (8)

I believe the answer is:

encroach

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'intrude' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'chance or accident' is the wordplay.
'chance or' can be anagrammed to 'ENCROACH'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for encroach that I've seen before include "Intrude on somebody's territory or time" , "Intrude on another's property or rights" , "Enter upon another's property or rights" , "Make inroads" , "Intrude on someone's territory or time" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.

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