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
esophagitis	18	18
esophagus	17	17
espadrille	16	16
espadrilles	17	17
espalier	12	12
espaliered	15	15
espaliering	18	18
espaliers	13	13
esparto	10	10
espartos	11	11
especial	15	15
especially	20	20
esperance	16	16
esperances	17	17
espial	10	10
espials	11	11
espied	10	10
espiegle	14	14
espies	9	9
espionage	15	15
espionages	16	16
esplanade	15	15
esplanades	16	16
espoir	9	9
espoirs	10	10