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
cowpuncher	26	26
cowpunchers	27	27
cowpunk	22	22
cowpunks	23	23
cowslip	17	17
cowslips	18	18
coypou	15	15
coypous	16	16
coypu	14	14
coypus	15	15
crackpot	21	21
crackpots	22	22
crackup	21	21
crackups	22	22
craftsmanship	28	28
craftsmanships	29	29
craftspeople	25	25
craftsperson	22	22
craftspersons	23	23
cramp	14	14
cramped	17	17
crampier	17	17
crampiest	18	18
cramping	20	20
crampit	16	16