Pacific tubers Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 25, 1996 · 28-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 25, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 25, 1996 · 28-Down · 5 letters
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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
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