safeguard
NOUNVERB
/seɪf,ɡɑrd/
9 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
safeguard is a valid 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1A1F4E1G2U1A1R1D2
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does safeguard mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
“an insurance policy is a good safeguard”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
A document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Escort safely.
BROADER
2
Make safe.
BROADER