Pitfall Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Pitfall?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pitfall is TRAP. Other possible answers include SNARE, BOOBYTRAP, booby trap, pit, pitfalls, pits.

Q: How many solutions are there for Pitfall?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Pitfall.

Q: What is another word for Pitfall?

We list 4 synonyms related to Pitfall. Common alternatives include PIT, PITS, PITFALLS, BOOBY TRAP.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Pitfall?

Clues like Pitfall often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Mirror, The Sunday Times Mephisto, The Guardian Quick, The Times Specialist, The Sunday Times, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 01/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

a trap in the form of a concealed hole .

Hint 2: Synonyms

PIT, TRAP, PITS

Hint 3: Best answers

TRAP, SNARE, BOOBYTRAP

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Best answers for Pitfall

All 7 answers for Pitfall

Pitfall with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PIT	3

Pitfall with 4 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
TRAP	4
PITS	4

Pitfall with 5 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SNARE	5

Pitfall with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PITFALLS	8

Pitfall with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
BOOBYTRAP	9
BOOBY TRAP	9

Synonyms for Pitfall

We found 4 synonyms.

3 letter words

4 letter words

PITS

8 letter words

PITFALLS

9 letter words

BOOBY TRAP

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What's the best solution for Pitfall?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pitfall is TRAP. Other possible answers include SNARE, BOOBYTRAP, booby trap, pit, pitfalls, pits.

How many solutions are there for Pitfall?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Pitfall.

How do I find a solution for Pitfall?

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What is another word for Pitfall?

We list 4 synonyms related to Pitfall. Common alternatives include PIT, PITS, PITFALLS, BOOBY TRAP.

Which crosswords feature clues like Pitfall?

Clues like Pitfall often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Mirror, The Sunday Times Mephisto, The Guardian Quick, The Times Specialist, The Sunday Times, among others.

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