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
flap	11	11
flapdoodle	20	20
flapdoodles	21	21
flaperon	16	16
flaperons	17	17
flapjack	31	31
flapjacks	32	32
flapless	16	16
flappable	23	23
flapped	18	18
flapper	17	17
flappers	18	18
flappier	18	18
flappiest	19	19
flapping	21	21
flappy	18	18
flaps	12	12
flareup	15	15
flareups	16	16
flashlamp	22	22
flashlamps	23	23
flatcap	17	17
flatcaps	18	18
flatpack	22	22
flatpacks	23	23