Deserts for growing things (6)
I believe the answer is:
leaves
This clue could be a double definition.
'deserts' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to thinking as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'growing things' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for leaves that I've seen before include "spinach for example" , "Steps out of" , "Rocket, for example" , "some tea, perhaps" , "Foliage - goes away" .)