Is LEAKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEAKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEAKS mean?
Leaks is a form of LEAK.
- noun
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
“one of the tires developed a leak”
- verb
tell anonymously
“The news were leaked to the paper”
- noun
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
- noun
a euphemism for urination
“he had to take a leak”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LEAKS
Single letters that turn LEAKS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of LEAKS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LEAKS
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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