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
diprotic	15	15
dips	8	8
dipsades	13	13
dipsas	10	10
dipso	9	9
dipsomania	18	18
dipsomaniac	22	22
dipsomaniacal	25	25
dipsomaniacs	23	23
dipsomanias	19	19
dipsos	10	10
dipstick	19	19
dipsticks	20	20
dipt	8	8
diptera	11	11
dipteral	13	13
dipteran	13	13
dipterans	14	14
dipterocarp	21	21
dipterocarps	22	22
dipteron	13	13
dipterous	14	14
diptyca	16	16
diptycas	17	17
diptych	18	18