Ain’t proper? Crossword Clue

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Ain’t proper? Crossword Answer

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AIN (adjective)
1. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
PROPER (adjective)
1. appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person’s character, needs
2. having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

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