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
lamped	14	14
lampers	14	14
lamperses	16	16
lamping	17	17
lampion	15	15
lampions	16	16
lampless	16	16
lamplight	21	21
lamplighter	23	23
lamplighters	24	24
lamplights	22	22
lamplit	15	15
lampoon	15	15
lampooned	18	18
lampooner	17	17
lampooneries	20	20
lampooners	18	18
lampoonery	20	20
lampooning	21	21
lampoons	16	16
lamppost	18	18
lampposts	19	19
lamprey	16	16
lampreys	17	17
lamps	12	12