Pitfall crossword clue 4, 5, 6 and 9 letters

If “Pitfall” has stalled your progress, these answers are drawn from known crossword matches where the same or very similar clue wording led to successful solutions.

Likely Answers:

  • TRAP
  • DANGER
  • SNAG
  • BOOBYTRAP
  • PERIL
  • SNARE

Synonyms and Definitions

TRAP

  • Synonyms: ambuscade, ambush, bunker, cakehole, ensnare, entrap, gob, hole, immobilise, immobilize, lying in wait, maw, pin, pin down, sand trap, snare, trammel, yap

DANGER

  • Synonyms: peril, risk

SNAG

  • Synonyms: hang-up, hitch, rent, rip, rub, split, tear

PERIL

  • Synonyms: danger, endanger, endangerment, expose, hazard, imperil, jeopardise, jeopardize, jeopardy, menace, queer, riskiness, scupper, threaten

SNARE

  • Synonyms: gin, hook, noose, side drum, snare drum, trap