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
cypres	14	14
cypreses	16	16
cypress	15	15
cypresses	17	17
cyprian	16	16
cyprians	17	17
cyprinid	18	18
cyprinids	19	19
cypripedium	27	27
cypripediums	28	28
cyproheptadine	29	29
cyproheptadines	30	30
cyproterone	20	20
cyproterones	21	21
cyprus	15	15
cypruses	17	17
cypsela	16	16
cypselae	17	17
cystoscope	21	21
cystoscopes	22	22
cystoscopic	25	25
cystoscopies	23	23
cystoscopy	23	23
cytopathic	23	23
cytopathogenic	30	30