TOTAL
/ˈtəʊ.təl/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TOTAL
An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
"A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall."
Sum.
"The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15."
To add up; to calculate the sum of.
"When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure."
To equal a total of; to amount to.
"That totals seven times so far."
To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss)
"Honey, I’m OK, but I’ve totaled the car."
Entire; relating to the whole of something.
"The total book is rubbish from start to finish. The total number of votes cast is 3,270."
(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.
"He is a total failure."
Examples of TOTAL in a Sentence
- "A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall."
- "The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15."
- "When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure."
- "That totals seven times so far."
Word Details
Is TOTAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOTAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TOTAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TOTAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | t | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOTAL
19 words from the letters in TOTAL
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TOTAL in Word Games
TOTAL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TOTAL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TOTAL to find 19 additional valid words.