The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEEDLER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "One makes points" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one makes points = needler.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does NEEDLER mean?
NEEDLER noun- Agent noun of needle; one who needles; an annoyer.
- One who makes or uses needles.
- A dealer in needles.
- A gun that fires needles or darts.