Leak
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An unintended crack, hole, or gap through which a fluid or light passes in or out.
“A slow leak in the roof allowed water to drip steadily into the attic during heavy rain.”
Pronunciation
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/liːk/
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Wordle
The EA vowel pair is very common in Wordle answers. L and K are solid consonants, making LEAK a strong mid-game guess.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. The K adds tile value. LEAKS (add S) is a simple extension for one additional point.
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