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
groupuscules	24	24
groupware	18	18
groupwares	19	19
grownup	17	17
grownups	18	18
grump	14	14
grumped	17	17
grumphie	19	19
grumphies	20	20
grumphy	20	20
grumpier	17	17
grumpiest	18	18
grumpily	20	20
grumpiness	20	20
grumpinesses	22	22
grumping	20	20
grumpish	19	19
grumps	15	15
grumpy	17	17
gryphon	17	17
gryphons	18	18
guardianship	22	22
guardianships	23	23
guidepost	16	16
guideposts	17	17