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
lampshade	19	19
lampshades	20	20
lampshell	20	20
lampshells	21	21
lampyrid	18	18
lampyrids	19	19
landownership	25	25
landownerships	26	26
landscape	18	18
landscaped	20	20
landscaper	19	19
landscapers	20	20
landscapes	19	19
landscaping	23	23
landscapist	20	20
landscapists	21	21
landskip	18	18
landskips	19	19
landslip	15	15
landslips	16	16
lap	7	7
laparoscope	21	21
laparoscopes	22	22
laparoscopic	25	25
laparoscopies	23	23