vanguard

NOUN /væn,ɡɑrd/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH V

vanguard is a valid 8-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
V4A1N1G2U1A1R1D2
4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does vanguard mean?

NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

The leading units moving at the head of an army.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
2

Any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts).

3

The position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field.