The New York Times Crossword · 14-Across · 5 letters
Skin-care brand known for its pore strips The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 29, 2026
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The five-letter brand name ends in E and is commonly written with an accent on that final letter.
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Why this is the right reference
BIORE is the five-letter grid spelling of Bioré. The brand's official product catalog prominently features multiple pore-strip products, matching the clue directly.
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The product category and distinctive pore-strip association identify a specific five-letter brand.
Who or what the answer is
Bioré is a skin-care brand whose product line includes deep-cleansing pore strips.
Where this clue appeared
14-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 29, 2026.
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