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
gunpoint	16	16
gunpoints	17	17
gunport	14	14
gunports	15	15
gunpowder	20	20
gunpowders	21	21
gunship	16	16
gunships	17	17
guppies	16	16
guppy	16	16
guruship	17	17
guruships	18	18
guttersnipe	18	18
guttersnipes	19	19
guttersnipish	22	22
gymnosophist	25	25
gymnosophists	26	26
gymnosperm	24	24
gymnospermous	28	28
gymnosperms	25	25
gymnospermy	27	27
gymslip	18	18
gymslips	19	19
gynandromorph	28	28
gynandromorphic	33	33