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01 Word definition

stopgap

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is STOPGAP a word?

Yes. STOPGAP is a 7-letter noun. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell STOPGAP?

S-T-O-P-G-A-P

STOPGAP contains 7 letters, begins with S, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

Synonyms
makeshiftmake-do
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is STOPGAP spelled?

S1T2O3P4G5A6P7
Starts withSTOFirst 3 letters
Ends withGAPLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats P
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with STO →Words ending in GAP →Words made from STOPGAP →Words with A →Words with G →Words with O →Words with P →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About STOPGAP.

How do you spell STOPGAP?

STOPGAP is spelled S-T-O-P-G-A-P. It contains 7 letters.