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
provost	14	14
provosts	15	15
prow	10	10
prowar	12	12
prower	12	12
prowess	13	13
prowesses	15	15
prowest	13	13
prowl	12	12
prowled	15	15
prowler	14	14
prowlers	15	15
prowling	18	18
prowls	13	13
prows	11	11
proxemic	24	24
proxemics	25	25
proxies	17	17
proximal	22	22
proximally	27	27
proximate	22	22
proximately	27	27
proximateness	27	27
proximities	24	24
proximity	24	24