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
prims	11	11
primsie	13	13
primula	15	15
primulas	16	16
primus	13	13
primuses	15	15
prince	13	13
princedom	20	20
princedoms	21	21
princelet	17	17
princelets	18	18
princelier	18	18
princeliest	19	19
princeliness	21	21
princeling	21	21
princelings	22	22
princely	18	18
princes	14	14
princeship	22	22
princeships	23	23
princess	15	15
princesse	16	16
princesses	17	17
principal	20	20
principalities	25	25