They might be made after a fight (6)

I believe the answer is:

amends

(Other definitions for amends that I've seen before include "Improves - damages" , "Make these to right wrong" , "Alters, makes right" , "Make these to atone for wrong done" , "Makes minor improvements" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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