Wordle Answer for October 15, 2023

On October 15, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to LEAKY. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.

The answer

LEAKY

What leaky means

Tending to leak or allow liquid, gas, or information to escape through cracks, holes, or gaps.

Where the word comes from

From the adjective "leak," which came from Middle English "leken," possibly from Old Norse "leka" meaning to drip or let water escape. The Old Norse root may ultimately trace to Proto-Germanic "lekanan." The suffix "-y" was added to create the adjective form meaning prone to leaking or allowing liquid to escape.

Hints for October 15, 2023

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsleaks
Solve in 3 turnsflaky
Solve in 4 turnskelly
Solve in 5 turnskayle
Solve in 6 turnskayle

Synonyms of leaky

  • seeping
  • incontinent
  • oozing
  • communicative
  • permeable
  • porous
  • drippy
  • oozy

Used in a sentence

The old basement flooded after heavy rain because the roof was _____ and needed immediate repair.

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