SKIP' (4 letters) The term RECORD DEFECT can be broken down into two crossword solutions: WARP and SKIP. WARP is a term used to describe a physical distortion of a record, usually caused by heat or moisture. SKIP is a term used to describe when a record player needle jumps from one groove to another, resulting in an interruption of sound. Together, these two terms refer to any kind of defect that affects the playback of a record.