Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the YELLOW'>CROCUS sativus plant. It is known for its YELLOW-orange color and is used in many dishes around the world. The term saffron is derived from the Arabic word za'faran, which means YELLOW. The crossword solutions for saffron are YELLOW (6 letters), YELLOW'>CROCUS (6 letters), OCHER (5 letters) and YELLOW'>OCHRE (5 letters). Ocher and YELLOW'>OCHRE are both earthy pigments that range in color from YELLOW to red. They are often used in art and painting.