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
exempting	25	25
exemption	23	23
exemptions	24	24
exempts	20	20
exocarp	20	20
exocarps	21	21
exopeptidase	26	26
exopeptidases	27	27
exophthalmic	33	33
exophthalmos	30	30
exophthalmoses	32	32
exophthalmus	31	31
exophthalmuses	33	33
exoplanet	21	21
exosphere	21	21
exospheres	22	22
exospheric	25	25
exospore	18	18
exospores	19	19
expand	18	18
expandabilities	31	31
expandability	31	31
expandable	26	26
expanded	21	21
expander	20	20