How many points is LEAKS worth in Scrabble?

LEAKS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEAKS?

LEAKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LEAKS?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLEAKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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LEAKS

9 pts

LEAKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. LEAKS is a noun form of leak. LEAK means "hole or defect that allows the escape or entrance of liquid, gas, radiation, etc".

Meaning & examples

/liːks/

noun

A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
Example: a leak in a boat
The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture.
Example: The babies' diapers had big leaks.
A divulgation, or disclosure, of information previously held secret.
Example: The leaks by Chelsea Manning showed the secrets of the US military.

verb

To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
Example: The faucet has been leaking since last month.
(of a fluid or gas) To pass through an opening that should be sealed.
Example: 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.
Example: Someone must have leaked it to our competitors that the new product will be out soon.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LEAKS is a noun form of leak. LEAK means "hole or defect that allows the escape or entrance of liquid, gas, radiation, etc".

In a sentence: "The leaks is noted."

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LEAK8 pts

Front hooks

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BLEAKS12 pts

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Letter Values

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LEAKS Scrabble FAQ

Is LEAKS a Scrabble word?: LEAKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does LEAKS mean?: LEAKS is a noun form of leak. LEAK means "hole or defect that allows the escape or entrance of liquid, gas, radiation, etc".
How do you use LEAKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The leaks is noted."
How many points is LEAKS worth in Scrabble?: LEAKS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEAKS?: LEAKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEAKS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLEAKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

LEAKS

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