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Yes, guard is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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"Guard" Definition

noun

A device on a foil, sword, or knife that protects the hand.
A device or an attachment that prevents injury, damage, or loss, especially:.
A padded covering worn to protect a body part from injury: a shin guard.
A ring worn to prevent a more valuable ring from sliding off the finger.
A small chain or band attached to a watch or bracelet to prevent loss.

verb-transitive

Archaic To escort.
Sports To keep (an opposing player) from scoring or playing efficiently.
To furnish (a device or object) with a protective piece.
To maintain control over, as to prevent indiscretion: Guard what you say.
To protect from harm by or as if by watching over: guard a bank; guarding the President. See Synonyms at defend.

idiom

Stand guard To act as a sentinel.
Stand guard To keep watch.

verb-intransitive

To serve as a guard.
To take precautions: guard against infection.

verb

To protect an edge of with an ornamental border.
To protect from danger especially by watchful attention make secure .
To stand at the entrance of as if on guard or as a barrier.
To tend to carefully .
To watch over so as to prevent escape, disclosure, or indiscretion.

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