Updated June 2026
The complete amount or sum of something. Can also mean complete or absolute.
“The total cost of repairs was higher than expected.”
/ˈtəʊ.təl/
to·tal
Double T pattern with vowels O and A.
Worth 5 points, useful for duplicate T tiles.
Change a single letter of “total” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “total”.
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