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
jumpsies	24	24
jumpsuit	25	25
jumpsuits	26	26
jumpy	23	23
juniper	21	21
junipers	22	22
jupe	17	17
jupes	18	18
jupon	19	19
jupons	20	20
jurisprudence	32	32
jurisprudences	33	33
jurisprudent	28	28
jurisprudential	32	32
juxtapose	29	29
juxtaposed	31	31
juxtaposes	30	30
juxtaposing	34	34
juxtaposition	34	34
juxtapositional	37	37
juxtapositions	35	35
kajeput	24	24
kajeputs	25	25
kakapo	17	17
kakapos	18	18