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
kapow	15	15
kapows	16	16
kappa	15	15
kappas	16	16
kapu	12	12
kapus	13	13
kaput	13	13
kaputt	14	14
karyotype	20	20
karyotyped	22	22
karyotypes	21	21
karyotypic	24	24
karyotypically	32	32
karyotyping	25	25
kathump	20	20
kathumps	21	21
keep	11	11
keepable	19	19
keeper	13	13
keepers	14	14
keeping	17	17
keepings	18	18
keeps	12	12
keepsake	19	19
keepsakes	20	20