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
putrescences	23	23
putrescent	18	18
putrescible	22	22
putrescine	18	18
putrescines	19	19
putrid	11	11
putridities	16	16
putridity	16	16
putridly	16	16
puts	8	8
putsch	15	15
putsches	17	17
putschist	18	18
putschists	19	19
putt	8	8
puttanesca	18	18
putted	11	11
puttee	10	10
puttees	11	11
putter	10	10
puttered	13	13
putterer	12	12
putterers	13	13
puttering	16	16
putters	11	11