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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

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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