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
dimorphic	21	21
dimorphism	22	22
dimorphisms	23	23
dimorphous	20	20
dimorphs	17	17
dimple	14	14
dimpled	16	16
dimples	15	15
dimplier	16	16
dimpliest	17	17
dimpling	19	19
dimply	16	16
dinitrophenol	22	22
dinitrophenols	23	23
diopside	13	13
diopsides	14	14
diopsidic	17	17
dioptase	12	12
dioptases	13	13
diopter	11	11
diopters	12	12
dioptral	13	13
dioptre	11	11
dioptres	12	12
dioptric	15	15