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
hypertrophic	27	27
hypertrophied	26	26
hypertrophies	25	25
hypertrophy	25	25
hypertrophying	31	31
hyperurbanism	28	28
hyperurbanisms	29	29
hyperuricemia	27	27
hyperuricemias	28	28
hypervariable	28	28
hypervelocities	30	30
hypervelocity	30	30
hyperventilate	27	27
hyperventilated	29	29
hyperventilates	28	28
hypervigilance	32	32
hypervigilant	28	28
hypervirulent	27	27
hyperviscosity	30	30
hypes	12	12
hypha	14	14
hyphae	15	15
hyphal	16	16
hyphemia	20	20
hyphemias	21	21