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
dessertspoon	17	17
dessertspoonful	25	25
dessertspoons	18	18
deuteranope	17	17
deuteranopes	18	18
deuteranopia	18	18
deuteranopic	21	21
develop	16	16
developable	24	24
develope	17	17
developed	19	19
developer	18	18
developers	19	19
developes	18	18
developing	22	22
development	24	24
developmental	27	27
developmentally	32	32
developments	25	25
develops	17	17
dewdrop	15	15
dewdrops	16	16
dewlap	14	14
dewlapped	21	21
dewlaps	15	15