A quick fix is a temporary solution to a problem that does not address the underlying issue. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: PATCH (5 letters), KLUDGE (6 letters), and BANDAID (7 letters). A PATCH is a piece of software designed to update or fix a computer program or system. A kludge is an inelegant, often makeshift solution to a problem. A bandaid is a metaphor for a quick and easy solution that does not solve the underlying issue.