90 entries under noun topic. ×

32
stopgap(adjective, move, action, control)
28
substitute(adjective, support, help, ability)
17
expedient(adjective, support, move, action)
13
alternative(adjective, counterfeit, near, reserve)
11
Band-Aid(adjective, fix, measure, short)
11
temporary measure(fix, measure, solution, workaround)
9
shift(support, move, action, control)
9
replacement(help, shift, extra, backup)
9
resort(move, action, control, help)
8
recourse(help, supply, substitute, replacement)
8
refuge(support, place, help, ability)
8
resource(move, action, control, help)
7
quick-and-dirty(adjective, fix, measure, solution)
7
expediency(help, supply, reserve, device)
7
quick fix(expression, idiom, fix, measure)
6
make-do(adjective, short, limited, crude)
6
device(support, move, action, control)
5
excuse(reason, explanation, dodge, justification)
5
pis aller(expression, idiom, help, shift)
5
band-aid solution(fix, measure, solution, workaround)
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