Tamale
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A city in northern Ghana, serving as the capital of the Northern Region and one of the country's major urban and commercial centres.
“Tamale is known for its vibrant market culture and is one of Ghana's fastest-growing cities.”
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ta·ma·le
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Wordle
Proper noun, vowels A, A, E with common consonants, may be confused with the Mexican food
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Proper noun, not valid in standard Scrabble, note that TAMALE as a food word may be valid separately
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