Plants used to make tapioca
Latest answer — October 10, 2026
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Clue explained
Cassavas are the root plants that provide the starch used to make tapioca. The roots are also called manioc or yuca, and they’re a staple food in many tropical regions. Tapioca pearls—the chewy balls often added to pudding or bubble tea—are made from cassava starch, not from a separate grain.
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The answer to “Plants used to make tapioca” in the The Washington Post crossword is CASSAVAS — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 11-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Plants used to make tapioca” answer
CASSAVAS (8 letters)
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What does CASSAVAS mean?
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(noun)
- the starchy tuberous root of a tropical tree, used as food in tropical countries
- the shrubby tree from which cassava is obtained, native to tropical America and cultivated throughout the tropics
When else has “Plants used to make tapioca” appeared?
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October 10, 2026 (most recent) → CASSAVAS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Plants used to make tapioca”?
The answer is CASSAVAS, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Plants used to make tapioca”?
8 letters: CASSAVAS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 11-Down.
Can “Plants used to make tapioca” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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