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
sharecropper	23	23
sharecroppers	24	24
sharecropping	27	27
sharecrops	18	18
sharp	10	10
sharped	13	13
sharpen	13	13
sharpened	16	16
sharpener	15	15
sharpeners	16	16
sharpening	19	19
sharpens	14	14
sharper	12	12
sharpers	13	13
sharpest	13	13
sharpie	12	12
sharpies	13	13
sharping	16	16
sharpish	15	15
sharply	15	15
sharpness	15	15
sharpnesses	17	17
sharps	11	11
sharpshooter	19	19
sharpshooters	20	20