The term 'shapeless lump' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'DOLLOP' (6 letters) and 'GOB' (3 letters). A DOLLOP is a small, soft, and often shapeless mass of something, usually referring to food. It is often used to describe a spoonful of a thick substance such as ice cream or yogurt. A GOB is a large, shapeless lump of something, usually referring to a large amount of a thick substance. It is often used to describe a large amount of a thick substance such as mud or paint.