How many points is GUARDS worth in Scrabble?

GUARDS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GUARDS?

GUARDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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GUARDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. GUARDS is a verb form of guard. GUARD means "to protect".

/ɡɑːdz/

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
Example: The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.
A garda; a police officer.
A squad responsible for protecting something.
Example: The president inspected the guard of honour.

Synonyms: fender, protection, quillon

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
Example: Guard the prisoner.
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
Example: Careful people guard against mistakes.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

GUARDS is a verb form of guard. GUARD means "to protect".

In a sentence: "They guards."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GUARDS. It scores 8 points.

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in GUARDS, without blank tiles.

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Is GUARDS a Scrabble word?: GUARDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does GUARDS mean?: GUARDS is a verb form of guard. GUARD means "to protect".
How do you use GUARDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They guards."
How many points is GUARDS worth in Scrabble?: GUARDS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GUARDS?: GUARDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).