Comedo
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A blackhead, formed when sebum and dead skin cells block the opening of a hair follicle and oxidise to darken the surface.
“The dermatologist advised against squeezing a comedo, as doing so can cause scarring.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒmədəʊ/
Syllables
com·e·do
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Three vowels and an unusual -EDO ending make this a difficult Wordle answer to guess
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Worth 11 points, the medical term is valid in competitive Scrabble and worth memorising
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