01 Word definition

proper

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PROPER a word?

Yes. PROPER is a 6-letter adjective. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PROPER?

P-R-O-P-E-R

PROPER contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

    “proper medical treatment”

2adjective

  1. having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

    “wanted a proper dinner, not just a snack”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PROPER spelled?

P1R2O3P4E5R6
Starts withPROFirst 3 letters
Ends withPERLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats P, R
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play PROPER?

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FAQ Quick answers

About PROPER.

How do you spell PROPER?

PROPER is spelled P-R-O-P-E-R. It contains 6 letters.