Pitfall
/ˈpɪtfɔːl/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Pitfall
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."
- A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
- An antipattern.
Anagrams of Pitfall
No exact anagrams found for "pitfall". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
i1
t1
f4
a1
l1
l1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pitfall"
Pitfall is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pitfall" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pitfall" is a medium-scoring word.