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
crispening	20	20
crispens	15	15
crisper	13	13
crispers	14	14
crispest	14	14
crisphead	18	18
crispheads	19	19
crispier	14	14
crispiest	15	15
crispily	17	17
crispiness	17	17
crisping	17	17
crisply	16	16
crispness	16	16
crispnesses	18	18
crisps	12	12
crispy	14	14
crockpot	21	21
crockpots	22	22
crop	10	10
cropland	17	17
croplands	18	18
cropless	15	15
cropped	17	17
cropper	16	16