The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 42: Stuffy head can pound round sinuses; behind eyes primarily.

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Comments on the clue
1.'head can' doesn't equal 'head of can', 'behind' seems redundant in the wordplay, surface reading a bit awkward perhaps ?
2.Best of the lot.