Making sense is a phrase used to describe something that is understandable, LOGICAL, and consistent. The term can be broken down into four crossword solutions: SANE (4 letters), LOGICAL (7 letters), COHERENT (8 letters), and ADDINGUP (8 letters). SANE is an adjective meaning mentally sound or healthy. LOGICAL is an adjective meaning based on or using reason or sound judgment. COHERENT is an adjective meaning logically connected and easy to understand. ADDINGUP is a verb meaning to make sense or be reasonable. Together, these words describe the phrase 'making sense' as something that is mentally sound, reasonable, and easy to understand.