VANGUARD
/ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
V
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A
1/1
N
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G
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U
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A
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R
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D
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Definition of VANGUARD
noun
The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
noun
(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points
Is VANGUARD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VANGUARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: VANGUARD uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for VANGUARD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | a | n | g | u | a | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VANGUARD
100 words from the letters in VANGUARD
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
vada
8/9
UK
vang
8/11
USUKWWF
grav
8/10
UK
vara
7/8
USUKWWF
urva
7/9
UK
dang
6/8
USUKWWF
darg
6/7
UK
drag
6/7
USUKWWF
grad
6/7
USUKWWF
gaud
6/8
USUKWWF
dung
6/9
USUKWWF
drug
6/8
USUKWWF
nada
5/6
USUKWWF
anga
5/7
USUKWWF
naga
5/7
UK
agar
5/6
USUKWWF
raga
5/6
USUKWWF
darn
5/6
USUKWWF
nard
5/6
USUKWWF
rand
5/6
USUKWWF
gnar
5/7
USUKWWF
gran
5/7
USUKWWF
rang
5/7
USUKWWF
duan
5/7
UK
gaun
5/8
USUKWWF
guan
5/8
USUKWWF
daur
5/6
UK
duar
5/6
UK
dura
5/6
USUKWWF
gaur
5/7
USUKWWF
guar
5/7
USWWF
ruga
5/7
USUKWWF
durn
5/7
USUKWWF
nurd
5/7
USUKWWF
rund
5/7
UK
gurn
5/8
UK
rung
5/8
USUKWWF
arna
4/5
UK
rana
4/5
UK
aura
4/5
USUKWWF
raun
4/6
UK
3-letter words
guv
7/10
USUKWWF
vug
7/10
USUKWWF
ava
6/7
USUKWWF
van
6/8
USUKWWF
var
6/7
USWWF
uva
6/8
UK
vau
6/8
USUKWWF
dag
5/6
USWWF
gad
5/6
USUKWWF
dug
5/7
USUKWWF
aga
4/5
USUKWWF
and
4/5
USUKWWF
dan
4/5
UK
gan
4/6
USUKWWF
nag
4/6
USUKWWF
ard
4/4
UK
rad
4/4
USWWF
gar
4/5
USUKWWF
rag
4/5
USUKWWF
gau
4/6
UK
dun
4/6
USUKWWF
gnu
4/7
USUKWWF
gun
4/7
USUKWWF
rud
4/5
UK
urd
4/5
USUKWWF
gur
4/6
UK
rug
4/6
USUKWWF
ana
3/4
USUKWWF
ran
3/4
USUKWWF
anu
3/5
UK
nur
3/5
UK
run
3/5
USUKWWF
urn
3/5
USUKWWF
How to Use VANGUARD in Word Games
VANGUARD is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VANGUARD to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About VANGUARD
What does VANGUARD mean?
VANGUARD is a noun. The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
Is VANGUARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VANGUARD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VANGUARD worth in Scrabble?
VANGUARD is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from VANGUARD?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VANGUARD. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of VANGUARD?
Synonyms of VANGUARD include: advance guard, avant-garde. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.