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
sarape	9	9
sarapes	10	10
sarcophagi	20	20
sarcophagus	22	22
sarcophaguses	24	24
sarcoplasm	20	20
sarcoplasmic	25	25
sarcoplasms	21	21
sarsaparilla	17	17
sarsaparillas	18	18
satinpod	13	13
satinpods	14	14
satrap	9	9
satrapies	12	12
satraps	10	10
satrapy	12	12
saucepan	16	16
saucepans	17	17
saucepot	15	15
saucepots	16	16
sauropod	13	13
sauropods	14	14
saxophone	22	22
saxophones	23	23
saxophonic	26	26