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
fireproofed	21	21
fireproofing	24	24
fireproofs	19	19
fireship	16	16
fireships	17	17
firetrap	14	14
firetraps	15	15
fishplate	18	18
fishplates	19	19
fishpole	17	17
fishpoles	18	18
fishpond	18	18
fishponds	19	19
fissiparous	18	18
fissiparousness	23	23
fissiped	15	15
fissipeds	16	16
fivepins	19	19
flagpole	18	18
flagpoles	19	19
flagship	19	19
flagships	20	20
flameproof	23	23
flameproofer	25	25
flameproofers	26	26