In early afternoon, daughter made up (6)

I believe the answer is:

atoned

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'made up' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for atoned that I've seen before include "Made up for, say injury" , "Made redress" , "Made up for wrong done" , "Expiated" , "Made up for offence or sin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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