What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fascinated by unfinished story all told (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "all told". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. INTO (synonym of "Fascinated by") + TALE (synonym of "story") [curtailing: "unfinished"]; definition: "all told" The answer is INTOTAL.

Fascinated by unfinished story all told (2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 14 Across | 2020-08-20 flower

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