Answer: encounter

AnswerCrossword Clue
ENCOUNTERChance upon
ENCOUNTERNoel Coward's was brief.
ENCOUNTERMeet
ENCOUNTERHappen upon
ENCOUNTERMeeting
encounterto meet
encounterto meet as an adversary or enemy
encountermeet especially by chance
encountercome upon face-to-face
encountercome upon or experience especially unexpectedly encounter difficulties
encounterengage in conflict with