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
homopteran	19	19
homopterans	20	20
homopterous	20	20
homospories	19	19
homosporous	20	20
homospory	19	19
homotransplant	25	25
homotransplants	26	26
honeycreeper	23	23
honeycreepers	24	24
honeypot	16	16
honeypots	17	17
hoofprint	18	18
hoofprints	19	19
hookup	16	16
hookups	17	17
hoop	9	9
hooped	12	12
hooper	11	11
hoopers	12	12
hooping	15	15
hoopla	12	12
hooplas	13	13
hoopless	14	14
hooplike	18	18