Words with the letter P

The letter P is a moderately high-scoring consonant in Scrabble, worth 3 points. It’s a common letter in English, making it a reliable tile to work with during the game. Short words like pa, pi, and up are especially handy for scoring in tight spaces and for creating parallel plays. Since P often appears at the beginning of words, it’s great for building off existing letters on the board and setting up future plays. Placing P on a double or triple letter score can significantly boost your points, even with shorter words.

To get the most out of the letter P, look for opportunities to form longer or higher-scoring words like play, plot, pearl, or prize. P also works well in common prefixes like pre-, post-, or pro-, which makes it useful for extending words and maximizing board coverage. It pairs effectively with high-value letters like H and Y to form powerful plays like physic or phony. By understanding its placement potential and combining it with strong word choices, the letter P can be a consistent contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
potshot	12	12
potshots	13	13
potshotting	19	19
potsie	9	9
potsies	10	10
potstone	12	12
potstones	13	13
potsy	10	10
pottage	12	12
pottages	13	13
potted	10	10
potteen	11	11
potteens	12	12
potter	9	9
pottered	12	12
potterer	11	11
potterers	12	12
potteries	12	12
pottering	15	15
potteringly	20	20
potters	10	10
pottery	12	12
pottier	10	10
potties	10	10
pottiest	11	11