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
intussusception	25	25
intussusceptive	28	28
intussuscepts	22	22
inwrap	13	13
inwrapped	20	20
inwrapping	23	23
inwraps	14	14
iodophor	14	14
iodophors	15	15
iodopsin	13	13
iodopsins	14	14
ionophore	15	15
ionophores	16	16
ionosphere	16	16
ionospheres	17	17
ionospheric	20	20
ionospherically	28	28
iontophoreses	19	19
iontophoresis	19	19
iontophoretic	22	22
ipecac	15	15
ipecacs	16	16
ipecacuanha	24	24
ipecacuanhas	25	25
ipomoea	13	13