“Rice dish seasoned with saffron” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAELLA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rice dish seasoned with saffron”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2025, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.