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Part of the head that a toupee covers (5)

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I believe the answer is:

scalp

(Other definitions for scalp that I've seen before include "Hirsute war trophy once taken by Native Americans" , "Track, way" , "Clasp (anag)" , "Token of victory" , "Cut hair very short" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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