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
pyxides	20	20
pyxidia	20	20
pyxidium	25	25
pyxie	17	17
pyxies	18	18
pyxis	17	17
pzazz	35	35
pzazzes	37	37
qapik	21	21
qapiks	22	22
qoph	18	18
qophs	19	19
quadplex	30	30
quadplexes	32	32
quadraphonic	32	32
quadraphonics	33	33
quadriceps	27	27
quadricepses	29	29
quadripartite	27	27
quadriphonic	32	32
quadriphonics	33	33
quadriplegia	29	29
quadriplegic	32	32
quadriplegics	33	33
quadruped	25	25