Meaning
- (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.”
- (noun) A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
- (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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Other 7-letter words
- abalone
- abandon
- abashed
- abashes
- abasing
- abating
- abbrevs
- abdomen
- abducts
- abetted
- abetter
- abettor
- abiding
- ability
- abjured
- abjures
- abolish
- aborted
Words starting with PIT
- pit
- pita
- pitch
- pitchblende
- pitched
- pitcher
- pitchers
- pitches
- pitchfork
- pitchforked
- pitchforking
- pitchforks
- pitching
- pitchman
- pitchmen
- piteous
- piteously
- pitfalls
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Reader questions
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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