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
dropouts	13	13
droppable	20	20
dropped	15	15
dropper	14	14
dropperful	22	22
droppers	15	15
dropping	18	18
droppings	19	19
drops	9	9
dropseed	13	13
dropseeds	14	14
dropshot	14	14
dropshots	15	15
dropsical	17	17
dropsied	13	13
dropsies	12	12
dropsy	12	12
dropt	9	9
droptop	14	14
droptops	15	15
dropwort	15	15
dropworts	16	16
drosophila	17	17
drosophilas	18	18
drupaceous	19	19