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
dysphagia	19	19
dysphagias	20	20
dysphasia	17	17
dysphasias	18	18
dysphasic	20	20
dysphasics	21	21
dysphemism	24	24
dysphemisms	25	25
dysphemistic	26	26
dysphonia	18	18
dysphonias	19	19
dysphoria	17	17
dysphorias	18	18
dysphoric	20	20
dysplasia	16	16
dysplasias	17	17
dysplastic	20	20
dyspnea	14	14
dyspneal	16	16
dyspneas	15	15
dyspneic	18	18
dyspnoea	15	15
dyspnoeas	16	16
dyspnoic	18	18
dysprosium	20	20