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With limits of barrier removed, fish intrude beyond boundaries (8)

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I believe the answer is:

encroach

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'with limits of barrier removed' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'fish intrude beyond boundaries' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'fish' could be 'roach' (roach is a kind of fish) and 'roach' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for encroach that I've seen before include "Advance beyond proper limit" , "Enter upon another's property or rights" , "Impinge, infringe" , "'Trespass, infringe (8)'" , "Tread on someone's toes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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