Bubble tea pearls (4)

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tapioca

(Other definitions for tapioca that I've seen before include "Starchy white substance used to make puddings" , "I act OAP (anag) - edible substance made from cassava" , "pud" , "Substance from cassava used to thicken puddings" , "Starchy dish" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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