Acne

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A skin condition characterized by red pimples, especially common during adolescence. Results from blocked hair follicles.

“Many teenagers struggle with acne during puberty.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈæk.ni/

Syllables

ac·ne

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Synonyms

pimplesblemishesbreakouts

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Vowels A and E, ends with uncommon E.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, useful for connecting with N or C.

Words Related to Acne

Anagrams of Acne

Words that use exactly the same letters as “acne”.

cane

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “acne” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

acce ache acle acme acre aine anne arne aune ayne

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “acne”.

achen acned acnes acone ancle ancre anice caned canel caner canes canoe carne chane chena clean crane crena cunea dance decan enact encia eniac

Longer words starting with Acne

Words that begin with “acne”.

acned acnes

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