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
ramps	11	11
ranpike	15	15
ranpikes	16	16
rap	6	6
rapacious	16	16
rapaciously	21	21
rapaciousness	21	21
rapacities	16	16
rapacity	16	16
rape	7	7
raped	9	9
raper	8	8
rapers	9	9
rapes	8	8
rapeseed	12	12
rapeseeds	13	13
raphae	11	11
raphe	10	10
raphes	11	11
raphia	11	11
raphias	12	12
raphide	13	13
raphides	14	14
raphis	11	11
rapid	9	9