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
fingerprinting	27	27
fingerprintings	28	28
fingerprints	22	22
fingertip	18	18
fingertips	19	19
fipple	16	16
fipples	17	17
firedamp	18	18
firedamps	19	19
firepan	14	14
firepans	15	15
firepink	19	19
firepinks	20	20
firepit	13	13
firepits	14	14
fireplace	19	19
fireplaced	21	21
fireplaces	20	20
fireplug	18	18
fireplugs	19	19
firepot	13	13
firepots	14	14
firepower	18	18
firepowers	19	19
fireproof	18	18