Overly proper Crossword Clue

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PRISSY

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. dress primly
2. assume a prim appearance
(adjective)
1. affectedly dainty or refined
2. exaggeratedly proper

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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
OVERLY (adverb)
1. to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PRISSY
(6 letters)

More Apple+ Crossword (7/3/2026) Answers

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30. ___-com

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38. “Can we please do something else?”

42. Soccer star Lionel

43. __ butter (lotion ingredient)

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45. Big name in informational talks

47. Experiencing a lot of pain

50. Something couples are often advised not to do at the end of the day

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56. __-esteem

57. Elegance

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Down

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25. Cassette

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32. Well, ___-di-dah!

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