Much of a sponge (5)

I believe the answer is:

pores

(Other definitions for pores that I've seen before include "Tiny holes in the skin" , "Minute openings in the skin" , "Ropes with small holes" , "Small openings in the skin" .)

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

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