01 Word definition

properly

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is PROPERLY a word?

Yes. PROPERLY is a 8-letter adverb. in the right manner; correctly; suitably Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PROPERLY?

P-R-O-P-E-R-L-Y

PROPERLY contains 8 letters, begins with P, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adverb

  1. in the right manner; correctly; suitably

    please do your job properly!

2adverb

  1. indicating exactness or preciseness

    he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
Synonyms
decentlydecentrightpreciselyexactlyjust
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score15points
Words With Friends17points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PROPERLY spelled?

P1R2O3P4E5R6L7Y8
Starts withPROFirst 3 letters
Ends withRLYLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats P, R
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

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How do you spell PROPERLY?

PROPERLY is spelled P-R-O-P-E-R-L-Y. It contains 8 letters.