Hex Socket

how do i unscrew a rounded hex nut?
our hot water heater is leaking from the anode rod. we took the safety precautions. and went to take the anode off…we used a 12 point socket instead of 6. it rounded the hex nut. so any suggestions on what to use to get it off?
the anode is NOT sticking out it is receeded somewhat inside.
can i fill it with Great Stuff, or plug with a cap to plug the leak? will that buy us some time. like 3 months time to get a new water heater?
i would like ANY GOOD suggestion on what to do ourselves.
They make special sockets for this purpose. Instead of having points, they spiral to grab the nut, even if it is round. The Craftsman ones from Sears sometimes will do the job, but personally, I would spend the extra money and get it from Snap-On. Cost a lot more, but much more likely to do the job. Even the Snap-On one is cheaper than a plumber.
As tight as it probably is, something like vise grips or any kind of wrench would not help.
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