GUARDED
/ˈɡɑːdɪd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of GUARDED
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."
Cautious; restrained.
Watched over; supervised.
Not favourable.
"guarded prognosis"
Examples of GUARDED in a Sentence
- "Guard the prisoner."
- "Careful people guard against mistakes."
- "guarded prognosis"
Word Details
Is GUARDED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUARDED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | g | u | a | r | d | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUARDED
100 words from the letters in GUARDED
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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.