NYT Source of saffron Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from September 18, 2024
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Updated Sep 18, 2024
Let’s find the answers to Source of saffron NYT for the 18 September 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 6 letters. Start with C and end with S, and the possible solutions are CABINS,CACHES,CROCUS.
The answer is CROCUS.
The crossword clue "Source of saffron" with the answer "CROCUS" refers to the plant from which saffron is harvested. Specifically, saffron comes from the stigmas of the Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus.
This delicate, purple flower produces vibrant red stigmas that are painstakingly collected by hand to create saffron, a highly prized and expensive spice. The process of harvesting saffron is labor-intensive, as it requires thousands of flowers to produce just a small amount of the spice, making it one of the most valuable spices in the world.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on September 18, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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