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
slipup	14	14
slipups	15	15
slipware	15	15
slipwares	16	16
slipway	16	16
slipways	17	17
sloop	9	9
sloops	10	10
slop	8	8
slope	9	9
sloped	11	11
sloper	10	10
slopers	11	11
slopes	10	10
sloping	14	14
slopped	15	15
sloppier	15	15
sloppiest	16	16
sloppily	18	18
sloppiness	18	18
slopping	18	18
sloppy	15	15
slops	9	9
slopwork	19	19
slopworks	20	20