This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (119 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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SINUS as a word: (anatomy, zootomy) A pouch or cavity in a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities (the para...; (anatomy) An irregular venous or lymphatic cavity, reservoir, or dilated vessel.
SINUS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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