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
daps	8	8
dapsone	12	12
dapsones	13	13
dashpot	13	13
dashpots	14	14
dauphin	15	15
dauphine	16	16
dauphines	17	17
dauphins	16	16
davenport	18	18
davenports	19	19
daypack	20	20
daypacks	21	21
deadpan	13	13
deadpanned	18	18
deadpanner	17	17
deadpanners	18	18
deadpanning	21	21
deadpans	14	14
dealership	17	17
dealerships	18	18
deanship	15	15
deanships	16	16
deathcup	18	18
deathcups	19	19