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
galoping	17	17
galops	12	12
galumph	19	19
galumphed	22	22
galumphing	25	25
galumphs	20	20
galvanoscope	26	26
galvanoscopes	27	27
gamekeeper	22	22
gamekeepers	23	23
gameplay	19	19
gameplays	20	20
gamesmanship	26	26
gamesmanships	27	27
gametophore	21	21
gametophores	22	22
gametophyte	23	23
gametophytes	24	24
gametophytic	27	27
gamp	12	12
gamps	13	13
gangplank	23	23
gangplanks	24	24
gangplow	20	20
gangplows	21	21