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
pulverises	19	19
pulverising	23	23
pulverizable	34	34
pulverization	32	32
pulverizations	33	33
pulverize	27	27
pulverized	29	29
pulverizer	28	28
pulverizers	29	29
pulverizes	28	28
pulverizing	32	32
pulverulent	23	23
pulvilli	19	19
pulvinar	18	18
pulvini	17	17
pulvinus	19	19
puma	11	11
pumas	12	12
pumelo	14	14
pumelos	15	15
pumice	16	16
pumiced	18	18
pumiceous	20	20
pumicer	17	17
pumicers	18	18