Bumped into is a phrase that describes an unexpected encounter with someone or something. The crossword solutions BARGED (6 letters), MET (3 letters), SAW (3 letters), METUP (5 letters), and RANACROSS (9 letters) all describe different ways of bumping into someone or something. BARGED implies a forceful encounter, while MET and SAW suggest a more casual encounter. METUP implies a planned meeting, and RANACROSS suggests a chance encounter.