What does the cryptic crossword clue "Characteristic features offering pitfalls around IT test (9)" mean?

The definition is "Characteristic features". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PING (synonym="a system for testing whether internet systems are responding and how long in milliseconds it takes them to respond; IT test") in TRAPS (synonym="pitfalls") = TRAPPINGS The answer is TRAPPINGS.

Characteristic features offering pitfalls around IT test (9)

Independent Cryptic #12098 | 20 Across | 2025-07-18 flower

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