Shortstop

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Shortstop

Noun

The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
"The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop."
A nimble defender.
"I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal."
A player who is short of money.

Verb

Alternative form of short-stop (to play shortstop).
Alternative form of short-stop (to cause to stop short).

Anagrams of Shortstop

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "shortstop":

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "shortstop" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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