Is GRILL a Wordle Word?

Yes. GRILL is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on August 19, 2026 (#1887).

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

What does GRILL mean?

/ɡɹɪl/

A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English

5 more noun definitions

A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.“I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.”
Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.“a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills”
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.“These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill.”
A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
(by extension) The front teeth regarded collectively.

To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.“Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?”
To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.“The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime.”

2 more verb definitions

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

Starter word rating: WeakIn the top 71% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: I
Unique letters: 4 of 5Repeats L
Common letters: R, I, L

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