A griddle is a flat cooking surface, usually made of metal, that is used to cook food. It can be heated either on a stovetop or over an open flame. The term 'griddle' can refer to both the cooking surface itself and the pan used to cook on it. The two crossword solutions for the term 'griddle' are 'FRY' (3 letters) and 'GRILL' (5 letters). Frying is a cooking method in which food is submerged in hot oil or fat, while grilling is a method of cooking food over direct heat. Both methods can be used on a griddle.