Answer: starches

AnswerCrossword Clue
STARCHESStiffens
STARCHESRice and pasta, e.g.
STARCHESBread and potatoes.
STARCHESStiffens.
STARCHESPotatoes, beans, etc.
STARCHESDietary taboo, for some
STARCHESFood grouping
STARCHESFood group
STARCHESPasta and such
STARCHESPart of a food pyramid
STARCHESStiffens, in a way
STARCHESDoes a laundry job
starches(of a boxer) Defeat (an opponent) by a knockout
starchesStiffen (fabric or clothing) with starch
starchesSTARCH, to stiffen a fabric