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
sideswipe	16	16
sideswiped	18	18
sideswipes	17	17
sideswiping	21	21
sigmoidoscope	25	25
sigmoidoscopes	26	26
sigmoidoscopic	29	29
sigmoidoscopies	27	27
sigmoidoscopy	27	27
signpost	14	14
signposted	17	17
signposting	20	20
signposts	15	15
silverpoint	20	20
silvertip	17	17
silvertips	18	18
simp	10	10
simpatico	18	18
simper	12	12
simpered	15	15
simperer	14	14
simperers	15	15
simpering	18	18
simpers	13	13
simple	13	13