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
hieroglyph	22	22
hieroglyphic	27	27
hieroglyphical	30	30
hieroglyphics	28	28
hieroglyphs	23	23
hierophant	18	18
hierophantic	23	23
hierophants	19	19
highspot	17	17
highspots	18	18
hightop	16	16
hightops	17	17
hillslope	17	17
hillslopes	18	18
hilltop	14	14
hilltops	15	15
hip	8	8
hipbone	16	16
hipbones	17	17
hipless	13	13
hiplike	17	17
hipline	14	14
hiplines	15	15
hiply	13	13
hipness	13	13