They're grated outdoors (6)

I believe the answer is:

drains

(Other definitions for drains that I've seen before include "System carrying away rain water" , "Conduits for carrying away rainwater" , "Sewers" , "Exhausts" , "Runs out" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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