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
hypothecated	25	25
hypothecates	24	24
hypothecating	28	28
hypothecation	26	26
hypothecations	27	27
hypothecator	24	24
hypothecators	25	25
hypothecs	21	21
hypothenuse	22	22
hypothenuses	23	23
hypothermal	24	24
hypothermia	23	23
hypothermias	24	24
hypothermic	26	26
hypotheses	19	19
hypothesis	19	19
hypothesize	29	29
hypothesized	31	31
hypothesizes	30	30
hypothesizing	34	34
hypothetical	25	25
hypothetically	30	30
hypothyroid	23	23
hypothyroidism	29	29
hypothyroidisms	30	30