Tossup
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A situation or outcome that is entirely unpredictable and could go either way.
“It was a tossup between the two candidates going into the final count.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
toss·up
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Antonyms
certaintyforegone conclusion
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Wordle
No E or A, contains TOSS and UP, the final P is unexpected and a good Wordle differentiator
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points, the double S plus P gives moderate value, few common board hooks
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