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
germophobe	23	23
germophobes	24	24
germophobic	27	27
germplasm	21	21
germplasms	22	22
germproof	20	20
gestapo	12	12
gestapos	13	13
getup	11	11
getups	12	12
giddap	13	13
giddyap	16	16
giddyup	17	17
giftwrap	19	19
giftwrapped	26	26
giftwrapping	29	29
giftwraps	20	20
gigaflop	19	19
gigaflops	20	20
gimp	12	12
gimped	15	15
gimpier	15	15
gimpiest	16	16
gimping	18	18
gimps	13	13