Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is GRATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GRATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GRATE mean?

  1. noun

    a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

  2. noun

    a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

  3. noun

    a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

  4. verb

    furnish with a grate

    “a grated fireplace”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for GRATE

Single letters that turn GRATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of GRATE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GRATE

The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study GRATE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.