Proper

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Correct, appropriate, or suitable according to accepted standards or rules.

“It's important to use proper grammar in formal writing.”

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Contains two O's and E, ends in -ER.

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Worth 10 points with double P worth 6 total.

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