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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PRIM __ and proper (strait-laced) | (4) | Newsday | Aug 22, 2016 |
| 7% | DIRE In ___ straits | (4) | Universal | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | NOUNS They may be proper | (5) | USA Today | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 6% | SEEMLY Proper (6) | (6) | The Sun Mini | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6% | UNDO Loosen, as laces | (4) | Newsday | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | RIGHTFUL Proper, legitimate | (8) | The Times Concise | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 6% | RETIE Lace again? | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 6% | PRUDISH Strait-laced | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Aug 27, 2024 |
| 6% | PRIMANDPROPER Strait-laced | (13) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 7, 2024 |
| 6% | STAID Strait-laced | (5) | Newsday | May 28, 2023 |
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