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
interrupting	20	20
interruption	18	18
interruptions	19	19
interruptive	21	21
interruptor	16	16
interruptors	17	17
interrupts	15	15
interspace	17	17
interspaced	19	19
interspaces	18	18
interspacing	22	22
interspecies	19	19
interspecific	26	26
intersperse	15	15
interspersed	17	17
intersperses	16	16
interspersing	20	20
interspersion	18	18
interspersions	19	19
intertroop	14	14
intertropical	21	21
intracompany	25	25
intrafallopian	24	24
intraperitoneal	21	21
intrapersonal	19	19