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
gapy	11	11
garpike	16	16
garpikes	17	17
gasp	9	9
gasped	12	12
gasper	11	11
gaspers	12	12
gasping	15	15
gasps	10	10
gastropod	15	15
gastropods	16	16
gastropub	18	18
gastroscope	19	19
gastroscopes	20	20
gastroscopic	23	23
gastroscopies	21	21
gastroscopist	21	21
gastroscopists	22	22
gastroscopy	21	21
gatekeeper	19	19
gatekeepers	20	20
gatekeeping	23	23
gatepost	13	13
gateposts	14	14
gawp	12	12