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
ripsaws	13	13
ripsnorter	14	14
ripsnorters	15	15
ripsnorting	18	18
ripstop	13	13
ripstops	14	14
riptide	11	11
riptides	12	12
risperidone	16	16
rockhopper	25	25
rockhoppers	26	26
roentgenography	28	28
rollmop	15	15
rollmops	16	16
rolltop	12	12
rollup	12	12
rollups	13	13
romp	10	10
romped	13	13
romper	12	12
rompers	13	13
romping	16	16
rompish	15	15
romps	11	11
rooftop	13	13