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
dognaps	14	14
dogpile	14	14
dogpiled	16	16
dogpiles	15	15
dogpiling	19	19
dolichocephalic	34	34
dolichocephaly	32	32
dollop	12	12
dolloped	15	15
dolloping	18	18
dollops	13	13
dolphin	15	15
dolphinfish	24	24
dolphinfishes	26	26
dolphins	16	16
donship	14	14
donships	15	15
doorkeeper	18	18
doorkeepers	19	19
doorplate	14	14
doorplates	15	15
doorpost	12	12
doorposts	13	13
doorstep	12	12
doorsteps	13	13