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Grate

Yes, grate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does grate mean?

noun

  1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
  2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
  3. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

verb

  1. furnish with a grate a grated fireplace
  2. gnaw into; make resentful or angry The injustice rankled her
  3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface grate carrots and onions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for grate

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of grate

  • great
  • targe
  • retag
  • terga

Words you can make from grate

Unscramble GRATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is grate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Grate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is grate worth in Scrabble?

Grate is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does grate mean?

Grate means: a frame of iron bars to hold a fire.

Could grate be a Wordle answer?

Grate is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.