Leaker

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who covertly passes on confidential or sensitive information to unauthorised parties.

“The investigation was launched immediately to identify the leaker within the department.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

leak·er

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Synonyms

informantwhistleblowermole source

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Wordle

Double E after L and ends in -ER, with K in the middle adding a distinctive letter

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Scrabble

K scores 5 points and the -ER ending provides some hooking options on the board

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leader

Words you can make from Leaker

Shorter words formed from the letters in “leaker”.

areek areel earle karel kerel laker rakee akee aker akre alee arle earl eker eral erke kale karl keel lake lark leak lear leek

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