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NYT Daily • August 28, 2025

Rice dish seasoned with saffron

Answer:

PAELLA

Hint:

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Explanation:

This clue points to "paella," a traditional Spanish rice dish known for its golden color from saffron seasoning. The word "saffron" is the key hint here—it’s the spice that gives paella its distinctive taste and yellow hue. While paella often includes ingredients like seafood, chicken, or vegetables, the clue focuses on the dish’s signature spice to lead you to the answer. Think of it as a direct reference to one of Spain’s most famous culinary exports.

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