Cavity connecting to the nose (5)

I believe the answer is:

sinus

(Other definitions for sinus that I've seen before include "Hollow space" , "Nasal cavity" , "Cavity linked to nose" , "Air-filled cavity in one's head" , "Cavity in the facial bones" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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