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.
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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