Grating
Yes, grating is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does grating mean?
noun
- a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
- a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
- optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum
adjective
- unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
a gravelly voice
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for grating
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of grating
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GRATING.
Words you can make from grating
Frequently asked questions
Is grating a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Grating 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 grating worth in Scrabble?
Grating is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does grating mean?
Grating means: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.