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
hemispherectomy	33	33
hemispheres	21	21
hemispheric	24	24
hemispherical	27	27
hemolymph	25	25
hemolymphs	26	26
hemophilia	21	21
hemophiliac	25	25
hemophiliacs	26	26
hemophilias	22	22
hemophilic	24	24
hemophilics	25	25
hemopoieses	19	19
hemopoiesis	19	19
hemopoietic	22	22
hemoprotein	20	20
hemoproteins	21	21
hemoptyses	20	20
hemoptysis	20	20
hemp	12	12
hempen	15	15
hempie	14	14
hempier	15	15
hempiest	16	16
hemplike	21	21