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
pyroxenoids	25	25
pyroxylin	25	25
pyroxylins	26	26
pyrrhic	17	17
pyrrhics	18	18
pyrrhotite	17	17
pyrrhotites	18	18
pyrrol	12	12
pyrrole	13	13
pyrroles	14	14
pyrrolic	17	17
pyrrols	13	13
pyruvate	18	18
pyruvates	19	19
pysanka	17	17
pysanky	19	19
python	14	14
pythoness	17	17
pythonesses	19	19
pythonic	19	19
pythons	15	15
pyuria	12	12
pyurias	13	13
pyx	15	15
pyxes	17	17