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
recarpeted	17	17
recarpeting	20	20
recarpets	15	15
receipt	13	13
receipted	16	16
receipting	19	19
receipts	14	14
receivership	24	24
receiverships	25	25
recept	12	12
receptacle	20	20
receptacles	21	21
reception	16	16
receptionist	19	19
receptionists	20	20
receptions	17	17
receptive	19	19
receptively	24	24
receptiveness	24	24
receptivities	23	23
receptivity	23	23
receptor	14	14
receptors	15	15
recepts	13	13
rechoreograph	25	25