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