Is “Guard” a Scrabble word?

1. 1.A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

   “The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.   After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.”

2. 2.A garda; a police officer.

3. 3.A squad responsible for protecting something.

   “The president inspected the guard of honour.”

Synonyms: fender, protection, quillon

1. 1.To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

2. 2.To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

   “Guard the prisoner.”

3. 3.To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.

   “Careful people guard against mistakes.”