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
scapula	15	15
scapulae	16	16
scapular	16	16
scapulars	17	17
scapulas	16	16
scarfpin	18	18
scarfpins	19	19
scarp	11	11
scarped	14	14
scarper	13	13
scarpered	16	16
scarpering	19	19
scarpers	14	14
scarph	14	14
scarphed	17	17
scarphing	20	20
scarphs	15	15
scarping	17	17
scarps	12	12
scaup	12	12
scauper	14	14
scaupers	15	15
scaups	13	13
scenographer	23	23
scenographers	24	24