This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
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A _ _ E
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ACNE as a word: (pathology) A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of se...; A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.
ACNE has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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