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
knapping	22	22
knaps	13	13
knapsack	23	23
knapsacked	26	26
knapsacks	24	24
knapweed	20	20
knapweeds	21	21
kneecap	18	18
kneecapped	25	25
kneecapping	28	28
kneecaps	19	19
kneepad	16	16
kneepads	17	17
kneepan	16	16
kneepans	17	17
knifepoint	22	22
knifepoints	23	23
knop	12	12
knopped	19	19
knops	13	13
knosp	13	13
knosps	14	14
kop	10	10
kopeck	20	20
kopecks	21	21