| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Facial spot; hack blade (anag.) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Ounce (9) | ||
| Clogged pore (9) | ||
| Support protecting liberal principal in a spot | ||
| *Skin blemish also called a comedo | Wall Street Journal | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Spot gloomy principal | ||
| *Facial blemish | ||
| *Facial blemish | ||
| Blemish |