Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
1655, from French gril, from Middle French gril, from Old French greïl, graïl (“gridiron”), from graïlle (“grate, grating”), from Latin crātīcula (“gridiron”), diminutive of crātis (“hurdle, wickerwork”), q.v. Related to griddle, hurdle.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-08GILRTUY
- 2026-06-21GILORVY
- 2026-02-22LGIKNRU
- 2025-12-07LTGRIHN
- 2025-11-16RALIGHT
- 2025-07-05RANIGLY
- 2025-05-02LGVOIRY
- 2025-03-10IGURLTY
- 2024-12-29LBOIGMR
- 2024-02-25GARLIOT
- 2023-11-26IAGHLRT
- 2023-11-13LFGORYI
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.