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
primitivistic	26	26
primitivists	22	22
primly	15	15
primmed	17	17
primmer	16	16
primmest	17	17
primming	20	20
primness	15	15
primnesses	17	17
primo	11	11
primogenitor	21	21
primogenitors	22	22
primogeniture	23	23
primogenitures	24	24
primordia	16	16
primordial	18	18
primordially	23	23
primordium	21	21
primos	12	12
primp	14	14
primped	17	17
primping	20	20
primps	15	15
primrose	14	14
primroses	15	15