The term 'MAKE AFTER EXPENSES' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: CLEAR (5 letters) and NET (3 letters). CLEAR is a verb meaning to make something free from obstruction or difficulty, while NET is a noun referring to the amount of money remaining after all deductions have been made. Therefore, the phrase 'MAKE AFTER EXPENSES' can be interpreted as the action of calculating the NET amount of money left after all expenses have been taken into account.