Zits

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of zit, referring to small inflamed spots or pustules on the skin, commonly associated with acne.

“The teenager was self-conscious about the zits that had appeared on his forehead.”

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Synonyms

spotspimplespustulesblemishes

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Wordle

Starts with Z and ends in -ITS, a common short ending that is worth testing in Wordle

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Z scores 10 points and ZITS is a short common word, ideal for placing Z on a premium square

Words Related to Zits

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

aits bits dits fits hits kits lits nits pits sits wits zigs zips ziti

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

liszt snitz spitz zeist zitis zoist

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