Pitfall

/ˈpɪtfɔːl/ noun

A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious. “It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.”
  2. (noun) A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
  3. (noun) An antipattern.

Letter breakdown

  • Pitfall contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Pitfall mean?

A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

How many letters are in Pitfall?

Pitfall has 7 letters.

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