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
salpids	12	12
salpiglossis	19	19
salpiglossises	21	21
salpinges	16	16
salpingitis	18	18
salpinx	19	19
salps	9	9
saltpan	12	12
saltpans	13	13
saltpeter	13	13
saltpeters	14	14
samp	10	10
sampan	13	13
sampans	14	14
samphire	16	16
samphires	17	17
sample	13	13
sampled	15	15
sampler	14	14
samplers	15	15
samples	14	14
sampling	18	18
samplings	19	19
samps	11	11
sandpainting	21	21