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GUARDED

/ˈɡɑːdɪd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

G 2/3
U 1/2
A 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of GUARDED

verb

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

verb

To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

"Guard the prisoner."

verb

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."

adjective

Cautious; restrained.

adjective

Watched over; supervised.

adjective

Not favourable.

"guarded prognosis"

Examples of GUARDED in a Sentence

  • "Guard the prisoner."
  • "Careful people guard against mistakes."
  • "guarded prognosis"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is GUARDED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GUARDED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GUARDED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for GUARDED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter guarded Total
Scrabble 2111212 10
WWF 3211212 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUARDED

100 words from the letters in GUARDED

How to Use GUARDED in Word Games

GUARDED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GUARDED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GUARDED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GUARDED

What does GUARDED mean?
GUARDED is a verb. To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
Is GUARDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GUARDED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GUARDED worth in Scrabble?
GUARDED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GUARDED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GUARDED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.