GUARD
/ɡɑːd/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GUARD
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
"The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."
A garda; a police officer.
A squad responsible for protecting something.
"The president inspected the guard of honour."
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
"Guard the prisoner."
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
"Careful people guard against mistakes."
Examples of GUARD in a Sentence
- "The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard."
- "The president inspected the guard of honour."
- "Guard the prisoner."
- "Careful people guard against mistakes."
Word Details
Is GUARD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GUARD uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GUARD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | a | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUARD
29 words from the letters in GUARD
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GUARD in Word Games
GUARD is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GUARD is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GUARD to find 29 additional valid words.