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
hotchpot	18	18
hotchpotch	25	25
hotchpotches	27	27
hotchpots	19	19
hotpot	11	11
hotpots	12	12
hotpress	13	13
hotpressed	16	16
hotpresses	15	15
hotpressing	19	19
hotspot	12	12
hotspots	13	13
hotspur	13	13
hotspurs	14	14
housekeep	19	19
housekeeper	21	21
housekeepers	22	22
housekeeping	25	25
housekeepings	26	26
housekeeps	20	20
housekept	19	19
housepainter	19	19
housepainters	20	20
houseparent	18	18
houseparents	19	19