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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
eruptive	16	16
eruptively	21	21
eruptives	17	17
erupts	10	10
erysipelas	16	16
erysipelases	18	18
erythropoieses	21	21
erythropoiesis	21	21
erythropoietic	24	24
erythropoietin	22	22
erythropoietins	23	23
escallop	16	16
escalloped	19	19
escalloping	22	22
escallops	17	17
escalop	14	14
escalope	15	15
escaloped	17	17
escalopes	16	16
escaloping	20	20
escalops	15	15
escapade	15	15
escapades	16	16
escape	12	12
escaped	14	14