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Cassava and plantains, for example (7)

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I believe the answer is:

staples

(Other definitions for staples that I've seen before include "Paper fasteners" , "Wire fastenings" , "Essential items" , "Get them from a stationer" , "most important items!" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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