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One card bearing any number of spots (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acne

'spots' is the definition.
(skin condition causing spots)

'one card bearing any number' is the wordplay.
'one card' becomes 'ace' (ace is a type of playing card).
'bearing' indicates putting letters inside.
'any number' becomes 'n' (mathematical symbol for an unspecified number).
'ace' going around 'n' is 'ACNE'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for acne that I've seen before include "Pimply ailment of adolescnce" , "Inflammation of glands in skin" , "(Inflammation causing) spots" , "Skin problem, mainly of teenagers" , "Skin condition prevalent among teenagers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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