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
kinetoplasts	21	21
kinetoscope	22	22
kinetoscopes	23	23
kingcup	21	21
kingcups	22	22
kingpin	18	18
kingpins	19	19
kingpost	18	18
kingposts	19	19
kingship	20	20
kingships	21	21
kinship	17	17
kinships	18	18
kip	10	10
kippa	15	15
kippah	18	18
kippahs	19	19
kippas	16	16
kipped	17	17
kippen	17	17
kipper	16	16
kippered	19	19
kipperer	18	18
kipperers	19	19
kippering	22	22