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
dumpily	18	18
dumpiness	18	18
dumpinesses	20	20
dumping	18	18
dumpings	19	19
dumpish	17	17
dumpling	20	20
dumplings	21	21
dumps	13	13
dumpsite	16	16
dumpsites	17	17
dumpster	16	16
dumpsters	17	17
dumpy	15	15
dungheap	18	18
dungheaps	19	19
duopolies	15	15
duopolistic	20	20
duopoly	15	15
duopsonies	16	16
duopsony	16	16
dup	8	8
dupable	16	16
dupatta	12	12
dupattas	13	13