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Word entry · 4 letters

acne

Best crossword clue

"Teen skin woe"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /ˈækni/Part of speech nounSorted acenStarts with AEnds with E2 cluesVery common crossword word
1A2C3N4E

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Definitions

  1. Skin condition marked by pimples or inflamed spots.

Word origin

From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).

Used in a sentence

  • He struggled with severe acne during his teenage years.
  • The dermatologist prescribed a cream to treat her acne.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Teen skin woe4 letters
02Skin breakout4 letters

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