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
hypodermal	22	22
hypodermic	24	24
hypodermically	32	32
hypodermics	25	25
hypodermis	21	21
hypodermises	23	23
hypoderms	20	20
hypodiploid	24	24
hypodiploidies	27	27
hypodiploidy	27	27
hypoed	14	14
hypoeutectoid	25	25
hypogastric	23	23
hypogea	16	16
hypogeal	18	18
hypogean	18	18
hypogene	18	18
hypogeous	19	19
hypogeum	21	21
hypoglossal	22	22
hypoglycemia	30	30
hypoglycemias	31	31
hypoglycemic	33	33
hypogynies	22	22
hypogynous	23	23