Pimple
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small inflamed swelling on the skin, typically a pustule or papule, commonly associated with acne.
“She applied a spot treatment overnight and the pimple was far less visible by morning.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɪmp(ə)l/
Syllables
pim·ple
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
The PL cluster near the end is less common, vowels I and E at positions two and six
Scrabble
Worth 12 points with two P tiles each worth 3, double P in one word is fairly efficient for tile usage
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