01 Word definition

grating

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is GRATING a word?

Yes. GRATING is a 7-letter noun. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GRATING?

G-R-A-T-I-N-G

GRATING contains 7 letters, begins with G, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

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

2noun

  1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

Synonyms
grate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends12points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GRATING spelled?

G1R2A3T4I5N6G7
Starts withGRAFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats G
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About GRATING.

How do you spell GRATING?

GRATING is spelled G-R-A-T-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.