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
shopwindow	23	23
shopwindows	24	24
shopworn	17	17
shortstop	14	14
shortstops	15	15
showmanship	25	25
showpiece	20	20
showpieces	21	21
showplace	21	21
showplaces	22	22
showstopper	22	22
showstoppers	23	23
showstopping	26	26
shrapnel	15	15
shrapnels	16	16
shrimp	14	14
shrimped	17	17
shrimper	16	16
shrimpers	17	17
shrimpier	17	17
shrimpiest	18	18
shrimping	20	20
shrimps	15	15
shrimpy	17	17
shunpike	19	19