Meaning
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 sebaceous glands through bacterial infection; acne vulgaris.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acneiform eruptiondermamycosisdermatitisdermatosiseczemaelephantiasisepitheliomaerysipelaserythemaexanthem
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 25 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-25CADEINV
- 2026-08-02NACDEHL
- 2026-07-06CAEHLNV
- 2026-05-23ACDEINY
- 2026-05-05CABDENU
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-04-09CAEFMNT
- 2026-02-06EAMGCIN
- 2025-12-26NAJDCEY
- 2025-12-05ENAMCBI
- 2025-09-01CAINTYE
- 2025-08-28CATNEOV
+13 earlier appearances in the archive.