Typo
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An error in printed or typed text caused by a careless keystroke or mechanical slip.
“An embarrassing typo on the first page of the report made the entire document look unprofessional.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtaɪpəʊ/
Syllables
ty·po
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Wordle
Y and O as vowels with TY opener, a less common start that can quickly separate it from other guesses
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, Y scores 4 and P adds a point, TYPOS with an S is a strong extended play
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