The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ENTRENCHED
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What does ENTRENCHED mean?
ENTRENCHED verb- To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
- To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
- To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
- To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.
- To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.