Crossword Clue:

the act of making something

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRIMINALIZATIONAct of making illegal
ART"Making something out of nothing and selling it," per Frank Zappa
MEATBONESomething for soup making.
BIGDEALSomething worth making a fuss over
STAGESomething to act on
CHARACTERFLOSSSomething to help you clean up your act?