The term 'Makes Up (For)' can be expressed in four different ways using crossword solutions. ATONES (6 letters) means to make amends for a wrong or an offense, usually by doing something good or making a gesture of apology. OFFSETS (7 letters) is to counterbalance or compensate for something, such as a loss or a debt. EXPIATES (8 letters) is to make reparation or amends for a wrong or an offense, often through a sacrificial offering. RECOUPS (7 letters) is to recover or regain something that was lost, usually money. All four of these terms are related to the idea of making up for something, whether it be an offense, a loss, or a debt.