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
riped	9	9
ripely	12	12
ripen	9	9
ripened	12	12
ripener	11	11
ripeners	12	12
ripeness	12	12
ripenesses	14	14
ripening	15	15
ripens	10	10
riper	8	8
ripes	8	8
ripest	9	9
ripieni	11	11
ripieno	11	11
ripienos	12	12
riping	12	12
ripoff	15	15
ripoffs	16	16
ripost	9	9
riposte	10	10
riposted	12	12
ripostes	11	11
riposting	15	15
riposts	10	10