If you’re staring at the word “coniferous” blankly and wondering what means, I’m sure you’re not alone. It’s a classic NYT Mini clue likely to catch a lot of people off-guard and I’ve got the full solution with hints if needed.

Six down clue. Image via Dot Esports

• Hint one: Starts with “Y.”
• Hint two: It also features another less common letter.
• Hint three: A homophone for doing something with an object.
• Hint four: Rhymes with news.

Now I’ve belted out my clues, I’m going to climb down from the tallest tree and reveal today’s answer.