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
shophroth	18	18
shopkeeper	22	22
shopkeepers	23	23
shopless	14	14
shoplift	17	17
shoplifted	20	20
shoplifter	19	19
shoplifters	20	20
shoplifting	23	23
shoplifts	18	18
shopman	16	16
shopmen	16	16
shoppe	14	14
shopped	16	16
shopper	15	15
shoppers	16	16
shoppes	15	15
shoppier	16	16
shoppiest	17	17
shopping	19	19
shoppings	20	20
shoppy	16	16
shops	10	10
shoptalk	18	18
shoptalks	19	19