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
sandpaintings	22	22
sandpaper	17	17
sandpapered	20	20
sandpapering	23	23
sandpapers	18	18
sandpapery	20	20
sandpeep	16	16
sandpeeps	17	17
sandpile	14	14
sandpiles	15	15
sandpiper	17	17
sandpipers	18	18
sandpit	12	12
sandpits	13	13
sandsoap	13	13
sandsoaps	14	14
sandspit	13	13
sandspits	14	14
sandspur	14	14
sandspurs	15	15
sannop	11	11
sannops	12	12
sannup	12	12
sannups	13	13
sap	6	6