Small hole (6)

I think it could be either:

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eyelet

'small hole' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for eyelet that I've seen before include "Small opening in shoe for lace" , "Small hole for lace, etc" , "Family of pheasants" , "Small opening for needle or shoelace" , "hole in shoe leather?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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