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
downpour	17	17
downpours	18	18
downslope	18	18
downspin	17	17
downspins	18	18
downspout	18	18
downspouts	19	19
downwarp	19	19
downwarps	20	20
draftsmanship	26	26
draftsperson	20	20
draftspersons	21	21
dragrope	14	14
dragropes	15	15
drainpipe	17	17
drainpipes	18	18
dramshop	17	17
dramshops	18	18
drapability	21	21
drapable	16	16
drape	9	9
drapeability	22	22
drapeable	17	17
draped	11	11
draper	10	10