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
coups	12	12
courtship	18	18
courtships	19	19
cousinship	20	20
cousinships	21	21
coverslip	20	20
coverslips	21	21
coverup	18	18
coverups	19	19
cowflap	20	20
cowflaps	21	21
cowflop	20	20
cowflops	21	21
cowpat	15	15
cowpats	16	16
cowpea	15	15
cowpeas	16	16
cowpie	15	15
cowpies	16	16
cowplop	20	20
cowplops	21	21
cowpoke	20	20
cowpokes	21	21
cowpox	22	22
cowpoxes	24	24