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
pubertal	16	16
puberties	16	16
puberty	16	16
puberulent	20	20
pubes	12	12
pubescence	24	24
pubescences	25	25
pubescent	20	20
pubic	15	15
pubis	12	12
public	17	17
publically	25	25
publican	20	20
publicans	21	21
publication	23	23
publications	24	24
publicise	20	20
publicised	22	22
publicises	21	21
publicising	25	25
publicist	20	20
publicists	21	21
publicities	22	22
publicity	22	22
publicize	29	29