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
schizophrenia	33	33
schizophrenias	34	34
schizophrenic	36	36
schizophrenics	37	37
schlep	15	15
schlepp	19	19
schlepped	22	22
schleppier	22	22
schleppiest	23	23
schlepping	25	25
schlepps	20	20
schleppy	22	22
schleps	16	16
schlump	20	20
schlumped	23	23
schlumpier	23	23
schlumpiest	24	24
schlumping	26	26
schlumps	21	21
schlumpy	23	23
schnapps	20	20
schnaps	16	16
scholarship	22	22
scholarships	23	23
scintigraphic	27	27