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
psywars	15	15
ptarmigan	18	18
ptarmigans	19	19
pteranodon	16	16
pteranodons	17	17
pteridine	14	14
pteridines	15	15
pteridological	25	25
pteridologist	20	20
pteridologists	21	21
pteridology	20	20
pteridophyte	23	23
pteridophytes	24	24
pteridosperm	22	22
pteridosperms	23	23
pterin	10	10
pterins	11	11
pterodactyl	21	21
pterodactyls	22	22
pteropod	15	15
pteropods	16	16
pterosaur	13	13
pterosaurs	14	14
pterygia	15	15
pterygium	20	20