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
pugilisms	19	19
pugilist	15	15
pugilistic	20	20
pugilists	16	16
pugmark	20	20
pugmarks	21	21
pugnacious	21	21
pugnaciously	26	26
pugnaciousness	26	26
pugnacities	21	21
pugnacity	21	21
pugree	12	12
pugrees	13	13
pugs	10	10
puisne	11	11
puisnes	12	12
puissance	17	17
puissances	18	18
puissant	13	13
puja	17	17
pujah	20	20
pujahs	21	21
pujas	18	18
puke	12	12
puked	14	14