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
draperies	13	13
drapers	11	11
drapery	13	13
drapes	10	10
drapey	12	12
draping	14	14
drawplate	17	17
drawplates	18	18
dreamscape	20	20
dreamscapes	21	21
driftpin	16	16
driftpins	17	17
drip	8	8
dripless	13	13
dripped	15	15
dripper	14	14
drippers	15	15
drippier	15	15
drippiest	16	16
drippily	18	18
dripping	18	18
drippings	19	19
drippy	15	15
drips	9	9
dripstone	14	14