Some rival idol gives proper (5) cryptic crossword solution.

How the clue works

Some points to a hidden answer. VALID is concealed across riVAL IDol, and valid can mean proper or acceptable.

Verification steps

1. Read across the words rival idol.
2. Some suggests the answer is hidden in part of the clue.
3. riVAL IDol contains VALID across the word break.
4. Synonym: VALID can mean proper, acceptable, or legally sound.
5. The answer has five letters.