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Tropical Starch Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TARO which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TARO

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199%4Exact Match!
231%4Starch from a tropical palm
320%9Starch-yielding plant

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TARO" which means:

    noun
  • • Edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
  • • Herb of the pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
  • • Tropical starchy tuberous root

An example sentence would be:

  • • "In many asian cuisines, taro is commonly used in various dishes."
  • • "Some people enjoy taro as a filling in pastries or as a flavor in ice cream."

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New York Times16 Jul 1994 Down 40
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