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
kippers	17	17
kipping	20	20
kippot	16	16
kips	11	11
kipskin	19	19
kipskins	20	20
kirpan	14	14
kirpans	15	15
klepht	16	16
klephtic	21	21
klephts	17	17
klepto	14	14
kleptocracies	27	27
kleptocracy	27	27
kleptocrat	21	21
kleptocratic	26	26
kleptocrats	22	22
kleptomania	23	23
kleptomaniac	27	27
kleptomanias	24	24
kleptos	15	15
knap	12	12
knapped	19	19
knapper	18	18
knappers	19	19