What is the answer to "Hawaiian food that's a paste made from taro root" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Hawaiian food that's a paste made from taro root" is POI (3 letters).

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Hawaiian food that's a paste made from taro root NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 16, 2026 puzzle

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POI

3 letters · Down · last seen August 16, 2026

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