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
pyrexial	21	21
pyrexias	20	20
pyrexic	22	22
pyrheliometer	24	24
pyrheliometers	25	25
pyrheliometric	28	28
pyric	13	13
pyridic	16	16
pyridine	15	15
pyridines	16	16
pyridoxal	23	23
pyridoxals	24	24
pyridoxamine	29	29
pyridoxamines	30	30
pyridoxine	24	24
pyridoxines	25	25
pyriform	19	19
pyrimethamine	27	27
pyrimethamines	28	28
pyrimidine	20	20
pyrimidines	21	21
pyrite	11	11
pyrites	12	12
pyritic	15	15
pyritise	13	13