What miscreants might make (6)

I believe the answer is:

amends

(Other definitions for amends that I've seen before include "They're made to compensate" , "Make these to atone for injuries or loss caused" , "Frees from error" , "Compensation" , "Makes minor improvements" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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