proper
ADJECTIVE
/prɑpər/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
proper is a valid 6-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1O1P3E1R1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does proper mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs.
“everything in its proper place”
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2
Having all the qualities typical of the thing specified.
“wanted a proper dinner, not just a snack”
“he finally has a proper job”
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3
Limited to the thing specified.
“the city proper”
“his claim is connected with the deed proper”
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4
Marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness.
“proper medical treatment”
“proper manners”
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Anagrams of proper
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