What does GUARD mean?
- Pronunciation
- /gɑrd/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 9
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a person who keeps watch over something or someone
- the person who plays that position on a football team“the left guard was injured on the play”
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
- a posture of defence in boxing or fencing“keep your guard up”
- the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
- a military unit serving to protect some place or person
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.“he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”
- the duty of serving as a sentry“he was on guard that night”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
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Anagrams of GUARD
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside GUARD
19 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is GUARD a valid word in word games?
GUARD is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is GUARD worth?
GUARD is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from GUARD?
19 other words, including DRUG, AD, DRAG and AR.