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
hemps	13	13
hempseed	17	17
hempseeds	18	18
hempweed	20	20
hempweeds	21	21
hempy	15	15
hencoop	16	16
hencoops	17	17
henpeck	20	20
henpecked	23	23
henpecking	26	26
henpecks	21	21
hep	8	8
heparin	13	13
heparinized	27	27
heparins	14	14
hepatectomies	24	24
hepatectomized	35	35
hepatectomy	24	24
hepatic	15	15
hepatica	16	16
hepaticae	17	17
hepaticas	17	17
hepatics	16	16
hepatitides	17	17