Words that start with PIL

106 words begin with PIL, and PILFERPROOF scores the most at 21 points.

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12-letter words count:2

11-letter words count:6

10-letter words count:9

9-letter words count:18

8-letter words count:20

7-letter words count:19

6-letter words count:16

5-letter words count:12

4-letter words count:4

The full count

There are 106 words that begin with PIL, and every one is listed here with its score.

From 4 letters to 12: the 8-letter band is the densest with 20 words, and the 12-letter band the scarcest with 2.

What to look at first

The highest-scoring answer is PILFERPROOF at 21 points in Scrabble. Words With Friends scores it differently and prefers PILGRIMAGING at 26.

At 12 letters, PILGRIMAGING and PILOCARPINES are as long as this set goes.

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What some of these mean

pilocarpine
cholinergic alkaloid used in eyedrops to treat glaucoma
pillowcase
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
pilgrimage
a journey to a sacred place
pilothouse
an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
pilferage
the act of stealing small amounts or small articles

Common questions

How many words start with PIL?
106, ranging from 4 to 12 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with PIL?
PILFERPROOF, worth 21 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with PIL?
PILGRIMAGING and PILOCARPINES, at 12 letters.