The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INCURS
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What does INCURS mean?
INCURS verb- To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to
- To enter or pass into
- To fall within a period or scope; to occur; to run into danger