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
pupate	13	13
pupated	15	15
pupates	14	14
pupating	18	18
pupation	16	16
pupations	17	17
pupfish	19	19
pupfishes	21	21
pupil	13	13
pupilage	18	18
pupilages	19	19
pupilar	15	15
pupilary	18	18
pupillage	20	20
pupillages	21	21
pupillary	20	20
pupils	14	14
pupped	17	17
puppet	16	16
puppeteer	19	19
puppeteers	20	20
puppetlike	25	25
puppetries	20	20
puppetry	20	20
puppets	17	17