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SAFEGUARD

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of SAFEGUARD

noun

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

"Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."

noun

One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

noun

A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

verb

To protect, to keep safe.

"She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies."

verb

To escort safely.

Examples of SAFEGUARD in a Sentence

  • "Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."
  • "She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is SAFEGUARD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: SAFEGUARD uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SAFEGUARD

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

Letter safeguard Total
Scrabble 114121112 14
WWF 114132112 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAFEGUARD

100 words from the letters in SAFEGUARD

How to Use SAFEGUARD in Word Games

SAFEGUARD is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SAFEGUARD

What does SAFEGUARD mean?
SAFEGUARD is a noun. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
Is SAFEGUARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SAFEGUARD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SAFEGUARD worth in Scrabble?
SAFEGUARD is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SAFEGUARD?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SAFEGUARD. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.