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CD74AC238: Is grounding the thermal pad of CD74AC238BQBR acceptable?

Part Number: CD74AC238

Tool/software:

Is it acceptable to connect the thermal pad of CD74AC238BQBR to circuit ground. (The datasheet only said - "The package thermal pad must be soldered to the printed circuit board for optimal thermal and mechanical performance.")