| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PROFITABLE | Money-making | |
| MANUFACTURING | Making | |
| FABRICATING | Making | |
| LEGISLATION | Law-making | |
| TAILORING | Suit-making | |
| TROUBLESOME | Mischief-making | |
| FASHIONING | Making | |
| ATONING | Making amends | |
| REDEEMING | Making amends | |
| COMMITTEE | Decision-making group | |
| OUTLAWING | Making illegal | |
| BAKERY | Bread-making establishment | |
| STARCHING | Making stiff | |
| PLAY-ACTING | Making believe | |
| AGGRAVATING | Making worse | |
| LUBRICATING | Making slippery | |
| CLARIFYING | Making clear | |
| BANKRUPTING | Making insolvent | |
| PRETENDING | Making believe | |
| STEELWORKS | Alloy-making plant | |
| EXPLAINING | Making clear | |
| DEBAUCHING | Making depraved | |
| BLESSING | Making holy | |
| ADAPTING | Making suitable | |
| GLADDENING | Making happier | |