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
sharpshooting	23	23
sharpy	13	13
shatterproof	20	20
sheep	10	10
sheepcot	16	16
sheepcote	17	17
sheepcotes	18	18
sheepcots	17	17
sheepdog	16	16
sheepdogs	17	17
sheepfold	19	19
sheepfolds	20	20
sheepherder	19	19
sheepherders	20	20
sheepherding	23	23
sheepish	15	15
sheepishly	20	20
sheepishness	20	20
sheeple	13	13
sheepman	17	17
sheepmen	17	17
sheepshank	22	22
sheepshanks	23	23
sheepshead	18	18
sheepshearer	19	19