Is “Pitfall” a Scrabble word?
Yes
PITFALL
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Pitfall
/ˈpɪtfɔːl/
noun
1.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.”
2.A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
3.An antipattern.
Synonyms: antipattern, dark pattern, trap