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
hopscotched	25	25
hopscotches	24	24
hopscotching	28	28
hoptoad	13	13
hoptoads	14	14
hornpipe	17	17
hornpipes	18	18
hornpout	15	15
hornpouts	16	16
horoscope	17	17
horoscopes	18	18
horsemanship	23	23
horseplay	17	17
horseplayer	19	19
horseplayers	20	20
horseplays	18	18
horsepower	18	18
horsepowers	19	19
horsepox	20	20
horsepoxes	22	22
horsewhip	19	19
horsewhipped	26	26
horsewhipper	25	25
horsewhippers	26	26
horsewhipping	29	29