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
sheepshearers	20	20
sheepshearing	23	23
sheepskin	19	19
sheepskins	20	20
shellproof	20	20
shepherd	16	16
shepherded	19	19
shepherdess	19	19
shepherdesses	21	21
shepherding	22	22
shepherds	17	17
sherpa	11	11
sherpas	12	12
shilpit	13	13
shinplaster	18	18
shinplasters	19	19
ship	9	9
shipboard	18	18
shipboards	19	19
shipborne	18	18
shipbuilder	22	22
shipbuilders	23	23
shipbuilding	26	26
shipfitter	18	18
shipfitters	19	19