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Cheeky blighter? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acne

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'cheeky blighter?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for acne that I've seen before include "Problem to face in" , "Inflammation of glands in skin" , "Teenage skin blemish" , "Skin complaint" , "Skin affliction" .)

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