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
exciple	21	21
exciples	22	22
exculpate	24	24
exculpated	26	26
exculpates	25	25
exculpating	29	29
exculpation	27	27
exculpations	28	28
exculpatory	28	28
exempla	21	21
exemplar	22	22
exemplarily	28	28
exemplariness	28	28
exemplarities	27	27
exemplarity	27	27
exemplars	23	23
exemplary	25	25
exemplification	36	36
exemplified	29	29
exemplifies	28	28
exemplify	28	28
exemplifying	34	34
exemplum	26	26
exempt	19	19
exempted	22	22