The Clue
Acts properly (7 letter answer)
The Answer
BEHAVES
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Notes
The answer BEHAVES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Acts
Is mannerly
Isn't naughty
Doesn't act up
Definition
BEHAVE as a verb:
1. (act, behave, do) = behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
2. (behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry) = behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
3. (behave, comport) = behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"