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
skycaps	19	19
skyphoi	18	18
skyphos	18	18
skyscape	20	20
skyscapes	21	21
skyscraper	22	22
skyscrapers	23	23
skyscraping	26	26
slap	8	8
slapdash	15	15
slapdashes	17	17
slaphappy	23	23
slapjack	28	28
slapjacks	29	29
slapped	15	15
slapper	14	14
slappers	15	15
slapping	18	18
slaps	9	9
slapshot	14	14
slapshots	15	15
slapstick	20	20
slapsticks	21	21
slapsticky	23	23
sleep	9	9