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STOPGAP

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

S 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1
P 3/4
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P 3/4

Definition of STOPGAP

noun

That which fills a gap or hiatus.

noun

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."

adjective

Filling a gap or pause.

adjective

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is STOPGAP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STOPGAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 stopgap Total
Scrabble 1113213 12
WWF 1114314 15

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About STOPGAP

What does STOPGAP mean?
STOPGAP is a noun. That which fills a gap or hiatus.
Is STOPGAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STOPGAP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STOPGAP worth in Scrabble?
STOPGAP is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STOPGAP?
You can make 83 words from the letters in STOPGAP. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.