Stumped by the crossword clue "Overly proper"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 16, 2025. We've scoured our database and found 105 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is PRIM (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Overly proper:
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105 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PRIM
Overly proper
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2025
99%
PRIM
Overly proper
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2025
99%
PRISSY
Overly proper
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
99%
PRISSY
Overly proper
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
50%
PRIG
Overly proper sort
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2019
50%
PRIG
Overly proper sort
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2019
8%
MICROMANAGER
*One who's overly concerned with pain control
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
MICROMANAGER
*One who's overly concerned with pain control
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
CLOY
Be overly sweet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
CLOY
Be overly sweet
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
SOUPY
Like overly watery chili
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
SOUPY
Like overly watery chili
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
ASKS
Gives a proper "Jeopardy!" response
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
8%
ASKS
Gives a proper "Jeopardy!" response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
8%
APTLY
In a proper way
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
8%
APTLY
In a proper way
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
8%
HYPETRAIN
Metaphorical vehicle for an overly excited group
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
HYPETRAIN
Metaphorical vehicle for an overly excited group
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
NOSILY
In an overly curious way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2024
8%
NOSILY
In an overly curious way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
8%
DOTES
Is overly fond
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 10, 2024
8%
DOTES
Is overly fond
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 10, 2024
8%
NOUN
One might be proper
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
8%
NOUN
One might be proper
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
8%
RUNON
Lacking proper punctuation, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
8%
RUNON
Lacking proper punctuation, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
ERR
Play a proper noun in Scrabble, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2023
8%
ERR
Play a proper noun in Scrabble, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2023
8%
STAID
Prim and proper
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2023
8%
STAID
Prim and proper
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2023
8%
NEEDY
Like an overly attached partner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2023
8%
NEEDY
Like an overly attached partner
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2023
8%
TRITE
Like overly rehearsed comments, probably
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2023
8%
TRITE
Like overly rehearsed comments, probably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2023
8%
INFLATEDEGO
What's possessed by the overly self-possessed?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2022
8%
INFLATEDEGO
What's possessed by the overly self-possessed?
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
8%
DOTED
Was overly fond
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2022
8%
DOTED
Was overly fond
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2022
8%
TRIMMEDTOOHARD
Was an overly aggressive barber?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 12, 2021
8%
TRIMMEDTOOHARD
Was an overly aggressive barber?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 12, 2021
8%
CLOYED
Was overly sentimental
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2021
8%
CLOYED
Was overly sentimental
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2021
8%
THROWNFORALOOP
*Bamboozled ... and what the circled letters, when connected in the proper sequence, can be?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2021
8%
THROWNFORALOOP
*Bamboozled ... and what the circled letters, when connected in the proper sequence, can be?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2021
8%
SEESFIT
Deems proper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2021
8%
SEESFIT
Deems proper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2021
8%
PIIG
Self-righteously proper sort
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2021
8%
PIIG
Self-righteously proper sort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2021
8%
DOTEON
Be overly fond of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2021
8%
DOTEON
Be overly fond of
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
8%
ARENOT
Ain't using proper language?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2021
8%
ARENOT
Ain't using proper language?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
8%
OVERSTEP
Exceed, as a proper limit
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 5, 2021
8%
OVERSTEP
Exceed, as a proper limit
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 5, 2021
8%
BEAONGOODTERMS
Actress Arthur discussing proper names for things?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
8%
BEAONGOODTERMS
Actress Arthur discussing proper names for things?
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
8%
TERSE
Not at all overly wordy, unlike this clue
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2020
8%
TERSE
Not at all overly wordy, unlike this clue
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2020
8%
FEELY
Touchy- — (overly emotional)
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 7, 2020
8%
FEELY
Touchy- — (overly emotional)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 7, 2020
8%
ONCUE
At the proper moment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2020
8%
ONCUE
At the proper moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2020
8%
RASHLY
In an overly hasty way
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2019
8%
RASHLY
In an overly hasty way
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2019
8%
CHILLPILL
*Metaphorical tablet for the overly nervous
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2019
8%
CHILLPILL
*Metaphorical tablet for the overly nervous
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2019
8%
INDECENT
Not proper
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 23, 2019
8%
INDECENT
Not proper
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 23, 2019
8%
IMREALLYSTUMPED
Lumberjack's reaction to an overly hard crossword?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2019
8%
IMREALLYSTUMPED
Lumberjack's reaction to an overly hard crossword?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2019
1%
ESTATE
Sprawling property
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Sprawling property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ESTATES
Large properties
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ESTATES
Large properties
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
LIEN
Bank's property claim
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LIEN
Bank's property claim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
LASTRESORT
Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
LASTRESORT
Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ASSET
Cash or property
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ASSET
Cash or property
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
FORRENT
Landlord's sign on an empty property
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
FORRENT
Landlord's sign on an empty property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
EVENUP
Align properly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
1%
EVENUP
Align properly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
RRS
Group of four Monopoly properties, in short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
1%
RRS
Group of four Monopoly properties, in short
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
1%
TITLEDEED
Monopoly card with property info (... letters 1-2 + 6-7)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2025
1%
TITLEDEED
Monopoly card with property info (... letters 1-2 + 6-7)
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2025
1%
GOODTO
Treating properly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
1%
GOODTO
Treating properly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
1%
READINGRAILROAD
Monopoly property based on a historical monopoly
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
1%
READINGRAILROAD
Monopoly property based on a historical monopoly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
1%
NONO
Improper action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
1%
NONO
Improper action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
1%
RESELL
Flip, as a property
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
1%
RESELL
Flip, as a property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
1%
DEEDED
Transferred, as property
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
1%
DEEDED
Transferred, as property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
1%
VERMONTAVENUE
$100 blue property in Monopoly
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
1%
VERMONTAVENUE
$100 blue property in Monopoly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
1%
PARTYWALL
Barrier shared by adjoining properties
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
1%
PARTYWALL
Barrier shared by adjoining properties
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
1%
BEHAVE
Act properly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
1%
BEHAVE
Act properly
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
1%
ALOES
Houseplants with healing properties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
1%
ALOES
Houseplants with healing properties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
1%
TEATREE
Source of an oil with medicinal properties
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2024
1%
TEATREE
Source of an oil with medicinal properties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
1%
PARTYFOUL
Improper etiquette at a social gathering
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
1%
PARTYFOUL
Improper etiquette at a social gathering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
1%
UNSEEMLY
Improper
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2024
1%
UNSEEMLY
Improper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
1%
AINT
62-Across, improperly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
1%
AINT
62-Across, improperly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
1%
ISNT
55-Down, properly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
1%
ISNT
55-Down, properly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
1%
GSA
Fed. property agency
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
1%
GSA
Fed. property agency
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
1%
EMERGERIGHT
Materialize properly?
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
1%
EMERGERIGHT
Materialize properly?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
1%
WELLBRED
Brought up properly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2023
1%
WELLBRED
Brought up properly
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
1%
AVENUE
One of 17 properties on a Monopoly board
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2023
1%
AVENUE
One of 17 properties on a Monopoly board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2023
1%
MISUSE
Improper treatment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2023
1%
MISUSE
Improper treatment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2023
1%
PLACE
Park ___ (Monopoly property)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2023
1%
PLACE
Park ___ (Monopoly property)
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2023
1%
TAX
Word after "property" or "estate"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2023
1%
TAX
Word after "property" or "estate"
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2023
1%
SOAPY
Improperly rinsed, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2023
1%
SOAPY
Improperly rinsed, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
CAMPUS
Intellectual property?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2023
1%
CAMPUS
Intellectual property?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
1%
TRACT
Piece of property or propaganda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2023
1%
TRACT
Piece of property or propaganda
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2023
1%
SAND
Beachfront property?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
1%
SAND
Beachfront property?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
1%
NAP
Suede property
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2022
1%
NAP
Suede property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2022
1%
PARKPLACE
Second-priciest Monopoly property
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2022
1%
PARKPLACE
Second-priciest Monopoly property
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2022
1%
STOWABLE
Like a properly sized carry-on bag
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
1%
STOWABLE
Like a properly sized carry-on bag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
1%
COMMENDFENCES
Endorse certain property barriers?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
1%
COMMENDFENCES
Endorse certain property barriers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
1%
UTIL
Either of two Monopoly properties that can't be built on: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2022
1%
UTIL
Either of two Monopoly properties that can't be built on: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2022
1%
OCEANLINER
Carnival property?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2022
1%
OCEANLINER
Carnival property?
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2022
1%
LEARN
Teach improperly?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2022
1%
LEARN
Teach improperly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2022
1%
MINDYOURPSANDQS
Behave properly
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2021
1%
MINDYOURPSANDQS
Behave properly
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2021
1%
SEETO
Handle properly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2021
1%
SEETO
Handle properly
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2021
1%
EYESORE
Neglected property, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2021
1%
EYESORE
Neglected property, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2021
1%
PATENTWAR
Dispute over intellectual property
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2021
1%
PATENTWAR
Dispute over intellectual property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2021
1%
WATERFRONT
Like oceanside resort property ... and what the starts to the answers to starred clues can have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2021
1%
WATERFRONT
Like oceanside resort property ... and what the starts to the answers to starred clues can have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2021
1%
REPO
Confiscated property, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2021
1%
REPO
Confiscated property, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2021
1%
TAXSALE
Result of a certain property payment delinquency
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2021
1%
TAXSALE
Result of a certain property payment delinquency
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2021
1%
BEHAVED
Acted properly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2020
1%
BEHAVED
Acted properly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2020
1%
ASSESSOR
One doing property appraisal
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
1%
ASSESSOR
One doing property appraisal
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
1%
WRONGDOING
Improper behavior
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
1%
WRONGDOING
Improper behavior
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
1%
NOFAT
Oil-free salad dressing property
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
1%
NOFAT
Oil-free salad dressing property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
1%
AWOL
Improperly off base, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2020
1%
AWOL
Improperly off base, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2020
1%
OGLE
Eye improperly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2020
1%
OGLE
Eye improperly
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2020
1%
CEDE
Yield, as property
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2020
1%
CEDE
Yield, as property
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2020
1%
ASSETTURNOVER
Ratio of net sales to property
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 1, 2019
1%
ASSETTURNOVER
Ratio of net sales to property
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 1, 2019
1%
PATENTLAW
Intellectual property statute
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2019
1%
PATENTLAW
Intellectual property statute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2019
1%
WORKS
Operates properly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2019
1%
WORKS
Operates properly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2019
1%
PRIMEREALESTATE
Beachfront property, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2019
1%
PRIMEREALESTATE
Beachfront property, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2019
1%
LEARNTHEREPOS
Study every method of seizing defaulters' property?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 27, 2019
1%
LEARNTHEREPOS
Study every method of seizing defaulters' property?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 27, 2019
1%
LIENS
Claims on property
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 23, 2018
1%
LIENS
Claims on property
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 23, 2018
1%
CHANGEHANDS
Be sold, as property ... and a hint to each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2018
1%
CHANGEHANDS
Be sold, as property ... and a hint to each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2018
1%
OFFICESPACE
Commercial rental property
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2018
1%
OFFICESPACE
Commercial rental property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2018
1%
VENTNORAVENUE
Yellow Monopoly property
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 1, 2018
1%
VENTNORAVENUE
Yellow Monopoly property
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 1, 2018
1%
ITS
Word often improperly punctuated
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2018
1%
ITS
Word often improperly punctuated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2018
1%
OCEANFRONT
Like some Jersey Shore properties
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 26, 2018
1%
OCEANFRONT
Like some Jersey Shore properties
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 26, 2018
1%
PATENTBAR
Exam for intellectual property lawyers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2018
1%
PATENTBAR
Exam for intellectual property lawyers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Overly proper" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 105 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PRIM (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Overly proper"?
The best answer for "Overly proper" is PRIM with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include PRISSY (6 letters).
Where has "Overly proper" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 8 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 16, 2025.