STOPGAP
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of STOPGAP
That which fills a gap or hiatus.
A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
"The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product."
Filling a gap or pause.
Temporary; short-term.
"They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent."
Examples of STOPGAP in a Sentence
- "The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product."
- "They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent."
Word Details
Is STOPGAP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STOPGAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of STOPGAP earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for STOPGAP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | o | p | g | a | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STOPGAP
83 words from the letters in STOPGAP
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How to Use STOPGAP in Word Games
STOPGAP is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since STOPGAP uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STOPGAP to find 83 additional valid words.