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
hippodromes	23	23
hippogriff	26	26
hippogriffs	27	27
hippopotami	25	25
hippopotamus	27	27
hippopotamuses	29	29
hippos	14	14
hippy	15	15
hippyish	20	20
hips	9	9
hipshot	14	14
hipster	12	12
hipsterism	18	18
hipsterisms	19	19
hipsters	13	13
hirple	12	12
hirpled	14	14
hirples	13	13
hirpling	17	17
hispanidad	18	18
hispanism	18	18
hispanisms	19	19
hispid	12	12
histopathologic	28	28
histopathology	26	26