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
diphthongized	34	34
diphthongizes	33	33
diphthongizing	37	37
diphthongs	21	21
diphyletic	22	22
diphyodont	20	20
diplegia	15	15
diplegias	16	16
diplegic	18	18
diplex	18	18
diplexer	20	20
diplexers	21	21
diploblastic	24	24
diplococci	24	24
diplococcus	26	26
diplodocuses	22	22
diploe	11	11
diploes	12	12
diploic	15	15
diploid	13	13
diploidies	16	16
diploids	14	14
diploidy	16	16
diploma	15	15
diplomacies	22	22