The Clue
What sinners sometimes make (6 letter answer)
The Answer
AMENDS
Tags
Notes
The answer AMENDS is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.
Related Clues
Alters
Changes
Compensation
Corrects
Modifies
Recompense
Redress
Adds to or subtracts from
Alters a bill
Alters, as a bill
Changes, as the Constitution
Changes constitutionally
Compensation for loss
Improves prose
Makes better
Makes right
Peace offering
Something to make
Straightens out
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What penitents make
They're made after a fight
What former foes make
Definition
AMENDS as a noun:
1. (damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redress) = a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
2. (reparation, amends) = something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"
AMEND as a verb:
1. make amendments to; "amend the document"
2. (better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate) = to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"
3. (rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, amend) = set straight or right; "remedy these deficiencies"; "rectify the inequities in salaries"; "repair an oversight"