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Crossword clues for Pasta, potatoes, and the like:

STARCHIEST: Most like pasta and potatoes
STARCHY: Like pasta or potatoes
CARBS: Pasta, potatoes, and the like
CARBS: Pasta, potatoes and the like, briefly