Safeguard

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters

Definition of Safeguard

noun

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
"Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
The monitor lizard.

verb

To protect, to keep safe.
"She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies."
To escort safely.

Anagrams of Safeguard

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "safeguard":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "safeguard" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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