GUARD — 5 letter word
guard
The word guard has 5 letters: G, U, A, R, D. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a position on a basketball team".
5 letter word "guard": G U A R D — noun
Scrabble score: 7 Words With Friends: 9
Letter Analysis of guard
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
2 vowels, 3 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of guard
noun
- a position on a basketball team
- (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage "guards must be good blockers" Synonyms: tackle
- the duty of serving as a sentry "They were on guard that night." Synonyms: guard duty
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. Synonyms: precaution, safeguard
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents Synonyms: safety
- a posture of defence in boxing or fencing "keep your guard up"
- a military unit serving to protect some place or person
- the person who plays that position on a football team "the left guard was injured on the play" Synonyms: tackle
- a person who keeps watch over something or someone
- the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
verb
- watch over or shield from danger or harm Synonyms: ward
- protect against a challenge or attack Synonyms: hold, defend
- to keep watch over "there would be men guarding the horses"
- take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"