Makes work play perhaps (6)
I believe the answer is:
adapts
'makes work' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adapts that I've seen before include "Adjusts for a new use" , "Alters to suit new conditions" , "Alters to suit another purpose" , "Changes to suit new circumstances" , "Converts to another usage" .)