Hole in one's head (5)

I believe the answer is:

sinus

(Other definitions for sinus that I've seen before include "Space in temple" , "chamber" , "Channel between brain and skull" , "Head space" , "Cavity in skull connecting with nostrils" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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