Crossword puzzle clue "faces in slang"

a narrow passageway, also LANEWAY

MUG, to assault with intent to rob

wretchedly shabby; of a poor quality

LOAD, to place goods or cargo on transportation, also LADE, LADEN, LAID, LOADEN

ACE, to serve an unreturnable shot e.g. in tennis

a skin disease caused by inflammation of the sebaceous follicles, esp. on the face, neck, and shoulders