Safeguard

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Safeguard

noun

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

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

  2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
  3. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
  4. The monitor lizard.

verb

  1. To protect, to keep safe.

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

  2. To escort safely.
Anagrams of Safeguard

No exact anagrams found for "safeguard". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Safeguard"

Safeguard is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Safeguard" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "safeguard" is a medium-scoring word.