Reporter's source, sometimes (4)

I believe the answer is:

leak

(Other definitions for leak that I've seen before include "Secrecy breach" , "Accidental hole that allows fluid to escape" , "Accidental hole allowing liquid to escape" , "Intentional release of secrets" , "Accidental escape of water from lake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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