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
rappelled	18	18
rappelling	21	21
rappels	14	14
rappen	13	13
rapper	12	12
rappers	13	13
rapping	16	16
rappini	14	14
rapport	13	13
rapporteur	17	17
rapporteurs	18	18
rapports	14	14
rapprochement	28	28
rapprochements	29	29
raps	7	7
rapscallion	20	20
rapscallions	21	21
rapt	7	7
raptly	12	12
raptness	12	12
raptnesses	14	14
raptor	9	9
raptorial	13	13
raptors	10	10
rapture	11	11