What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spots are circling near eyes, originally (4)" mean?

The definition is "Spots". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (first_letter="are") + C (first_letter="circling") + N (first_letter="near") + E (first_letter="eyes,") = ACNE; definition: "Spots" The answer is Acne.

Spots are circling near eyes, originally (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3117 | 13 Across | 2021-07-18 flower

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