What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son having slight temperature avoids paella flavouring (7)" mean?

The definition is "paella flavouring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="son") + AFFRON (synonym="AFFRON") = SAFFRON; definition: "paella flavouring" The answer is SAFFRON.

Son having slight temperature avoids paella flavouring (7)

Times Cryptic #28088 | 2 Down | 2021-09-21 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →