A short-term solution is a temporary fix to a problem that does not provide a permanent resolution. The two crossword solutions for this term are STOPGAP and QUICKFIX. STOPGAP is a seven-letter word that refers to a measure taken to temporarily fill a gap or to prevent a problem from getting worse. QUICKFIX is an eight-letter word that refers to a fast and easy solution to a problem, usually one that is not very effective in the long run.