Makes up for Crossword Clue

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Hereby find the answer to the clue " Makes up for " ,crossword hint that was earlier published on "Newsday.com".
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Makes up for" leads to the answer "GUITAR" due to the clever wordplay involved:

1. Makes Up: In this context, "makes up for" serves as a hint for a musical instrument that can compensate for something or fill a space with sound.
2. For: The word "for" in the clue may suggest a substitute or a tool used in place of something else.

When we combine these two aspects, we arrive at the answer "GUITAR" which fits the clue "Makes up for" as guitars are commonly used to make up for missing instrumental parts, provide accompaniment, or substitute for other musical instruments in various genres. This connection between the clue's wording and the instrument itself demonstrates the creative and associative thinking often required in solving crossword puzzles.

More Answers:

• GUITAR
• ATONES
• COMPENSATES
• EXPIATES
• OFFSETS

Definition of "GUITAR"

a stringed musical instrument, with a fretted fingerboard, typically incurved sides, and six or twelve strings, played by plucking or strumming with the fingers or a plectrum.

 The Crossword clue "Makes up for" published 32 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	12 April 2024	GUITAR
Star Tribune	20 July 2023	ATONES
Lovatts Enigma	21 November 2022	COMPENSATES
Crosswords With Friends	14 March 2022	ATONES
Penny dell	28 January 2022	ATONES
The Washington Post Sunday	19 April 2020	ATONES
L.A. Times Daily	23 August 2019	ATONES
Universal	30 April 2018	EXPIATES
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	10 January 2018	OFFSETS
New York Times	4 February 2017	ATONES
USA Today	30 March 2006	ATONES