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The Answer
PROPER
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Notes
The answer PROPER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Capitalized, as a noun
Fit; suitable
Definition
PROPER as an adjective:
1. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"
2. limited to the thing specified; "the city proper"; "his claim is connected with the deed proper"
3. (proper, right, suitable, suited) = appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"; "he is not a suitable husband for her"
4. having all the qualities typical of the thing specified; "wanted a proper dinner; not just a snack"; "he finally has a proper job"