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
pylon	12	12
pylons	13	13
pylori	12	12
pyloric	16	16
pylorus	14	14
pyloruses	16	16
pyoderma	17	17
pyodermas	18	18
pyogenic	19	19
pyoid	11	11
pyorrhea	15	15
pyorrheas	16	16
pyoses	11	11
pyosis	11	11
pyracantha	21	21
pyracanthas	22	22
pyralid	14	14
pyralidid	17	17
pyralids	15	15
pyramid	16	16
pyramidal	19	19
pyramidally	24	24
pyramided	19	19
pyramidical	24	24
pyramiding	22	22