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
sparkplugs	24	24
sparks	13	13
sparky	15	15
sparlike	16	16
sparling	15	15
sparlings	16	16
sparoid	11	11
sparoids	12	12
sparred	11	11
sparrier	11	11
sparriest	12	12
sparring	14	14
sparrow	13	13
sparrowlike	22	22
sparrows	14	14
sparry	11	11
spars	8	8
sparse	9	9
sparsely	14	14
sparseness	14	14
sparser	10	10
sparsest	11	11
sparsities	13	13
sparsity	13	13
spartan	11	11