Is GRATE a Wordle Word?

Yes. GRATE is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on September 24, 2022 (#462).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does GRATE mean?

/ɡɹeɪt/

A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot“The grate stopped the sheep from escaping from their field.”
A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning

To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars“to grate a window”

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Starter word rating: ExcellentIn the top 2% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: A, E
Unique letters: 5 of 5
Common letters: R, A, T, E

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