The term 'COOKS UP' can be used to describe a variety of creative activities. The crossword solutions CREAS (5 letters), IDEATES (7 letters), HATCHES (7 letters), DREAMS (6 letters), CONCOCTS (8 letters), and BREWS (5 letters) all refer to the act of creating something new. CREAS is a verb meaning to create something with skill and imagination. IDEATES is a verb meaning to form an idea or plan. HATCHES is a verb meaning to devise or bring about something. DREAMS is a verb meaning to imagine something in the mind. CONCOCTS is a verb meaning to invent or devise something. Finally, BREWS is a verb meaning to make something by combining ingredients. All of these words can be used to describe the act of 'cooking up' something new.