The term 'formless lump' can be described by two crossword solutions, 'BLOB' and 'neer'. A BLOB is an amorphous, shapeless mass or collection of matter. It is often used to describe a large, soft, and wet object. A neer is a Scottish word meaning 'NEAR' or 'CLOSE'. It is used to describe something that is CLOSE in proximity or NEAR in time. Together, these two words describe a formless lump as something that is CLOSE and without shape.