The term 'AMOUNT TO' can be broken down into eight crossword solutions: DOSE (4 letters), TOTAL (5 letters), ARE (3 letters), COME (4 letters), COST (4 letters), MAKE (4 letters), ADDUP (5 letters), and SPELL (5 letters). DOSE is a measured quantity of something, usually a medicine or drug. TOTAL is the sum of all parts. Are is a verb meaning to exist or occupy a place. COME is a verb meaning to move towards a place or person. COST is the amount of money needed to purchase something. MAKE is a verb meaning to create or produce something. Addup is a verb meaning to calculate the TOTAL of two or more numbers. SPELL is a verb meaning to write or name the letters of a word in order. COMPRISE is a verb meaning to include or contain all parts. All together, these words can be used to describe the phrase 'amount to, ' which means to add up to a certain number or TOTAL.