LEAKING
/ˈliːkɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LEAKING
To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
"The faucet has been leaking since last month."
(of a fluid or gas) To pass through an opening that should be sealed.
"No one realized that propane gas was leaking from a rusty tank in the concession area, slowly filling the unventilated room."
To disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously.
"Someone must have leaked it to our competitors that the new product will be out soon."
The act by which something leaks.
(in the plural) That which leaks out.
Examples of LEAKING in a Sentence
- "The faucet has been leaking since last month."
- "No one realized that propane gas was leaking from a rusty tank in the concession area, slowly filling the unventilated room."
- "Someone must have leaked it to our competitors that the new product will be out soon."
Word Details
Is LEAKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEAKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LEAKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for LEAKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | a | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEAKING
100 words from the letters in LEAKING
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How to Use LEAKING in Word Games
LEAKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LEAKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEAKING to find 100 additional valid words.