Meaning
The capital of the state of Northern Sudan.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
The original form was Tungul, possibly from Old Nubian ⲧⲟⲩⳟ (touŋ, “to be secure”), hence fortress.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Dongolawi
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2025.