Breaking and entering is a CRIME that involves the unlawful entry into a building or other premises with the intent to commit a CRIME. It is usually done by force, such as breaking a window or door, or by stealth, such as picking a lock. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'CRIME' (5 letters) and 'gerunds' (7 letters). Gerunds are verb forms that end in -ing and can be used as nouns, such as 'breaking' and 'entering'.