Crossword answer
ACNE
4 letters · Used for 90 different clues · 182 appearances · Last seen USA Today, August 18, 2026
Letter pattern
ACNE
Clues that lead to ACNE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Skin condition4USA TodayAug 18, 2026
Skin problem linked to estrogen shifts4Crosswords With FriendsAug 16, 2026
___ Studios (luxury fashion house)4Daily ThemedAug 8, 2026
Hormone-related skin issue4USA TodayJul 24, 2026
Skin disorder4The IndependentJul 23, 2026
Retinoid target4Wall Street JournalJun 27, 2026
Case of pimples4Crosswords With FriendsJun 21, 2026
Skin condition targeted by Proactive or Curology4Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 19, 2026
Skin problem4Evening StandardJun 11, 2026
Skin blemish4USA Today Quick CrossJun 8, 2026
Clearasil treats it4Crosswords With FriendsJun 3, 2026
Skin ailment4USA Today Quick CrossMay 30, 2026
Spots cane has been broken4Daily ExpressMay 26, 2026
Clearasil target4New York TimesMay 19, 2026
Dermatology case4New York TimesApr 26, 2026
Target for salicylic acid4New York TimesApr 19, 2026
Dreaded breakout4Eugene ShefferMar 14, 2026
Pimples4New York TimesFeb 9, 2026
Something hard to face?4New York TimesFeb 8, 2026
Skin trouble4Evening StandardFeb 7, 2026
Complaint said to be a bit hackneyed4Evening StandardDec 30, 2025
Teen woe4NewsdayDec 28, 2025
Skin breakout4Eugene ShefferDec 16, 2025
Teen's spotty problem4Daily ThemedDec 6, 2025
Skin bane4Daily ThemedNov 21, 2025
Common skin condition for teens4Daily ThemedNov 8, 2025
Undesirable marks in high school4New York TimesOct 26, 2025
Bothersome spots?4Daily ThemedOct 12, 2025
Whiteheads, e.g.4Daily ThemedOct 11, 2025
Common 110-Across stressor4New York TimesOct 5, 2025
Bad marks?4Daily ThemedSep 19, 2025
Teen’s woe4Eugene ShefferSep 17, 2025
Skin disease involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands4The IndependentAug 18, 2025
Pimply puberty problem4Daily ThemedJul 18, 2025
Spot you don't want to spot?4Daily ThemedJul 9, 2025
Adolescent woe4New York TimesJun 16, 2025
Red alert on prom night?4Daily ThemedJun 10, 2025
Possible side effect of corticosteroids4New York TimesMay 30, 2025
Salicylic acid target4Daily ThemedMay 2, 2025
Laser therapy target4New York TimesApr 20, 2025
Skin breakout that starts at adolescence4Daily ThemedApr 10, 2025
Target for a Mighty Patch4New York TimesMar 30, 2025
Face breakout that may be a problem on Picture Day4Daily ThemedMar 18, 2025
Teen trouble4New York TimesFeb 21, 2025
Teenager's pimply problem4Daily ThemedFeb 18, 2025
Teen breakout, usually4Daily ThemedJan 27, 2025
Teen's skin concern4Daily ThemedJan 23, 2025
Skin breakout condition4Daily ThemedJan 5, 2025
Unwanted breakout4Eugene ShefferDec 17, 2024
Skin complaint4Evening StandardDec 11, 2024
Common pimple problem4Daily ThemedNov 10, 2024
Teenage skin trouble4Daily ThemedSep 30, 2024
Trouble making a current piece of news4Evening StandardSep 10, 2024
Principally adolescent curse, requiring prescription medicine ultimately?4The IndependentAug 19, 2024
Pimplish woe4Daily ThemedJun 25, 2024
Troubling spots to a teen4Daily ThemedMay 30, 2024
Teenager's face problem, perhaps4Daily ThemedApr 28, 2024
Face problem that teens may face4Daily ThemedApr 23, 2024
Common skin affliction for teens4Daily ThemedMar 29, 2024
Unwanted skin visitor, for a teen4Daily ThemedJan 21, 2024
Facial spots at puberty4Daily ThemedJan 1, 2024
Pimply problem4Daily ThemedNov 19, 2023
Teenage skin breakout4Daily ThemedSep 20, 2023
Pimple patch target4Daily ThemedSep 3, 2023
Adolescent's skin breakout4Daily ThemedAug 6, 2023
Teenage skin woe4Daily ThemedJul 8, 2023
Unwelcome skin spots4Daily ThemedJun 16, 2023
Teenager's skin woe4Daily ThemedMay 31, 2023
Pimply puberty woe4Daily ThemedMay 1, 2023
Accutane target4Daily ThemedApr 19, 2023
Skin breakout for an adolescent4Daily ThemedFeb 23, 2023
Pimply teenage woe4Daily ThemedFeb 11, 2023
Teenage skin bump4Daily ThemedJan 28, 2023
Teen's skin woe4Daily ThemedJan 13, 2023
Skin-trouble4Evening StandardNov 17, 2022
Reddish skin bump4Daily ThemedOct 29, 2022
Pimply facial spots4Daily ThemedSep 15, 2022
Teen's reddish skin bump4Daily ThemedAug 21, 2022
Skin woe4Daily ThemedJul 25, 2022
Teen's skin affliction4Daily ThemedJun 22, 2022
Teenager's skin trouble4Daily ThemedMay 24, 2022
Facial bumps4Daily ThemedApr 5, 2022
Teen affliction4Daily ThemedFeb 20, 2022
Skin woe that may be concealed4Daily ThemedDec 17, 2021
Puberty woe, often4Daily ThemedOct 30, 2021
Teen's spots4Daily ThemedOct 8, 2021
Pimple cluster4Daily ThemedSep 13, 2021
Adolescent's breakout4Daily ThemedAug 26, 2021
Unwanted facial spots4Daily ThemedAug 14, 2021
Dermatologist's concern4Daily ThemedJul 17, 2021
About ACNE in crosswords
ACNE is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 182 times in our database across 90 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Skin condition” in the USA Today crossword on August 18, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
AUNTRelative
ALLY"___ McBeal," legal comedy-drama where Calista Flockhart plays the idealistic lead who gives the show its name
WONTTom Petty’s “I -- Back Down”
AMIEFemale friend in France
OBISKimono sashes
LISPIs in the record as an imperfect utterance
STOPCease
WEEDA diminutive figure, but growing
DELISupermarket cold-cuts area
AGESHistoric times
EYEDTook a good look at
HILOBig Island county seat
MICAGlittery mineral
AUTOCar
Every appearance of ACNE (182)
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Aug 18, 2026
Skin condition · USA Today · 18 Across
Aug 16, 2026
Skin problem linked to estrogen shifts · Crosswords With Friends · 4
Aug 16, 2026
Skin condition · The Independent · 18 Down
Aug 8, 2026
___ Studios (luxury fashion house) · Daily Themed · 34 Down
Jul 24, 2026
Hormone-related skin issue · USA Today · 17 Across
Jul 23, 2026
Skin disorder · The Independent · 9 Down
Jul 11, 2026
Skin condition · USA Today · 53 Across
Jun 28, 2026
Skin condition · The Independent · 21 Across
Jun 27, 2026
Retinoid target · Wall Street Journal · 119 Down
Jun 21, 2026
Case of pimples · Crosswords With Friends · 47
Jun 19, 2026
Skin condition targeted by Proactive or Curology · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 6
Jun 11, 2026
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Jun 8, 2026
Skin blemish · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
Jun 3, 2026
Clearasil treats it · Crosswords With Friends · 22
May 30, 2026
Skin ailment · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
May 26, 2026
Spots cane has been broken · Daily Express · 7 Down
May 24, 2026
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 17 Across
May 21, 2026
___ Studios (luxury fashion house) · Daily Themed · 23 Down
May 19, 2026
Clearasil target · New York Times · 14 Across
May 15, 2026
Skin disorder · The Independent · 9 Down
Apr 30, 2026
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Apr 26, 2026
Dermatology case · New York Times · 45 Across
Apr 19, 2026
Target for salicylic acid · New York Times · 48 Across
Mar 27, 2026
Skin condition · The Independent · 18 Down
Mar 16, 2026
Skin disorder · The Independent · 19 Across
Mar 14, 2026
Dreaded breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Feb 9, 2026
Pimples · New York Times · 63 Across
Feb 8, 2026
Something hard to face? · New York Times · 108 Down
Feb 7, 2026
Skin trouble · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Jan 10, 2026
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint said to be a bit hackneyed · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Dec 28, 2025
Teen woe · Newsday · Down
Dec 24, 2025
Pimples · New York Times · 12 Down
Dec 16, 2025
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Down
Dec 6, 2025
Teen's spotty problem · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Dec 2, 2025
Clearasil target · New York Times · 35 Down
Nov 21, 2025
Skin bane · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Nov 8, 2025
Common skin condition for teens · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Oct 26, 2025
Undesirable marks in high school · New York Times · 88 Down
Oct 12, 2025
Bothersome spots? · Daily Themed · 19 Down
Oct 11, 2025
Whiteheads, e.g. · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Oct 5, 2025
Common 110-Across stressor · New York Times · 95 Down
Sep 19, 2025
Bad marks? · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Sep 17, 2025
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 54 Across
Aug 18, 2025
Skin disease involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands · The Independent · 32 Across
Aug 16, 2025
Skin breakout · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Aug 15, 2025
Skin condition · The Independent · 18 Down
Aug 5, 2025
___ Studios (luxury fashion house) · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Jul 21, 2025
Skin disorder · The Independent · 17 Down
Jul 18, 2025
Pimply puberty problem · Daily Themed · 17 Across
Jul 9, 2025
Spot you don't want to spot? · Daily Themed · 18 Down
Jun 16, 2025
Adolescent woe · New York Times · 63 Across
Jun 10, 2025
Red alert on prom night? · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Jun 9, 2025
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
May 30, 2025
Possible side effect of corticosteroids · New York Times · 13 Down
May 2, 2025
Salicylic acid target · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Apr 20, 2025
Laser therapy target · New York Times · 94 Across
Apr 10, 2025
Skin breakout that starts at adolescence · Daily Themed · 12 Down
Apr 3, 2025
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Apr 2, 2025
___ Studios (luxury fashion house) · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Mar 30, 2025
Target for a Mighty Patch · New York Times · 81 Across
Mar 18, 2025
Face breakout that may be a problem on Picture Day · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Feb 21, 2025
Teen trouble · New York Times · 45 Down
Feb 18, 2025
Teenager's pimply problem · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Jan 27, 2025
Teen breakout, usually · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Jan 23, 2025
Teen's skin concern · Daily Themed · 26 Down
Jan 5, 2025
Skin breakout condition · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Dec 23, 2024
Skin disorder · The Independent · 18 Down
Dec 17, 2024
Unwanted breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Down
Dec 11, 2024
Skin complaint · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Dec 3, 2024
Clearasil target · Daily Themed · 22 Down
Nov 13, 2024
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Nov 10, 2024
Common pimple problem · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Oct 14, 2024
Dreaded breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Sep 30, 2024
Teenage skin trouble · Daily Themed · 14 Across
Sep 10, 2024
Trouble making a current piece of news · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Sep 7, 2024
Skin breakout · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Aug 19, 2024
Principally adolescent curse, requiring prescription medicine ultimately? · The Independent · 26 Down
Aug 17, 2024
Skin breakout · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Aug 14, 2024
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Aug 6, 2024
Clearasil target · Daily Themed · 31 Across
Aug 5, 2024
Skin condition · The Independent · 6 Down
Jun 25, 2024
Pimplish woe · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Jun 7, 2024
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
May 30, 2024
Troubling spots to a teen · Daily Themed · 3 Down
May 15, 2024
Unwanted breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
May 8, 2024
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Apr 28, 2024
Teenager's face problem, perhaps · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Apr 23, 2024
Face problem that teens may face · Daily Themed · 41 Down
Apr 5, 2024
Skin disorder · The Independent · 8 Across
Mar 29, 2024
Common skin affliction for teens · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Mar 14, 2024
Clearasil target · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Mar 9, 2024
Skin condition · The Independent · 8 Across
Feb 28, 2024
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 21, 2024
Unwanted skin visitor, for a teen · Daily Themed · 37 Down
Jan 1, 2024
Facial spots at puberty · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Dec 23, 2023
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Down
Dec 11, 2023
Common skin affliction for teens · Daily Themed · 11 Across
Nov 19, 2023
Pimply problem · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Oct 10, 2023
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Sep 20, 2023
Teenage skin breakout · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Sep 3, 2023
Pimple patch target · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Aug 6, 2023
Adolescent's skin breakout · Daily Themed · 1 Across
Aug 1, 2023
Dreaded breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Down
Jul 31, 2023
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jul 8, 2023
Teenage skin woe · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Jun 16, 2023
Unwelcome skin spots · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Jun 14, 2023
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
May 31, 2023
Teenager's skin woe · Daily Themed · 28 Across
May 21, 2023
Face problem that teens may face · Daily Themed · 27 Down
May 1, 2023
Pimply puberty woe · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Apr 19, 2023
Accutane target · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Apr 10, 2023
Skin condition · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Mar 24, 2023
Unwanted breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Mar 11, 2023
Teen's skin concern · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Mar 4, 2023
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Feb 23, 2023
Skin breakout for an adolescent · Daily Themed · 1 Across
Feb 11, 2023
Pimply teenage woe · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Jan 28, 2023
Teenage skin bump · Daily Themed · 49 Across
Jan 26, 2023
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Jan 13, 2023
Teen's skin woe · Daily Themed · 35 Down
Dec 31, 2022
Dreaded breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Dec 9, 2022
Teenage skin woe · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Nov 17, 2022
Skin-trouble · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Nov 14, 2022
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Oct 29, 2022
Reddish skin bump · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Oct 18, 2022
Unwanted breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Down
Sep 28, 2022
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Sep 26, 2022
Teen's skin concern · Daily Themed · 24 Across
Sep 15, 2022
Pimply facial spots · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Aug 27, 2022
Troubling spots to a teen · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Aug 21, 2022
Teen's reddish skin bump · Daily Themed · 14 Across
Jul 25, 2022
Skin woe · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jul 19, 2022
Dreaded breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Jul 17, 2022
Skin trouble · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Jul 9, 2022
Pimply puberty problem · Daily Themed · 31 Across
Jun 22, 2022
Teen's skin affliction · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Jun 9, 2022
Skin breakout · Daily Themed · 58 Across
May 24, 2022
Teenager's skin trouble · Daily Themed · 42 Down
May 5, 2022
Pimply problem · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Apr 21, 2022
Skin trouble · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Apr 19, 2022
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Apr 5, 2022
Facial bumps · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Mar 25, 2022
Teen's skin woe · Daily Themed · 28 Down
Mar 11, 2022
Pimply puberty woe · Daily Themed · 4 Across
Feb 20, 2022
Teen affliction · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Feb 5, 2022
Teenager's skin woe · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Dec 17, 2021
Skin woe that may be concealed · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Dec 8, 2021
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Oct 30, 2021
Puberty woe, often · Daily Themed · 59 Across
Oct 21, 2021
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Oct 8, 2021
Teen's spots · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Sep 13, 2021
Pimple cluster · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Aug 26, 2021
Adolescent's breakout · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Aug 23, 2021
Skin breakout · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Aug 14, 2021
Unwanted facial spots · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Aug 7, 2021
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Jul 17, 2021
Unwanted breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 52 Across
Jul 17, 2021
Dermatologist's concern · Daily Themed · 27 Down
Jul 7, 2021
Dreaded breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 54 Across
Jun 21, 2021
Clearasil target · Daily Themed · 14 Across
May 27, 2021
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 57 Across
Apr 14, 2021
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Mar 25, 2021
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Mar 17, 2021
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Feb 10, 2021
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Sep 30, 2020
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Aug 13, 2020
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Aug 10, 2020
Unwanted breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Aug 4, 2020
Complaint said to be a bit hackneyed · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Jul 29, 2020
Skin-trouble · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Jun 18, 2020
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Apr 9, 2020
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Across
Apr 2, 2020
Teen’s woe · Eugene Sheffer · 56 Across
Mar 14, 2020
Teen's woe · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Feb 22, 2020
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Down
Feb 21, 2020
Teen's woe · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Jan 25, 2020
Skin breakout · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Down
Dec 12, 2019
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Oct 18, 2018
Skin complaint · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jun 20, 2018
Trouble making a current piece of news · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Feb 26, 2018
Skin problem · Evening Standard · 32 Down