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
lapses	10	10
lapsible	16	16
lapsing	14	14
lapstrake	17	17
lapsus	11	11
laptop	13	13
laptops	14	14
lapwing	17	17
lapwings	18	18
larkspur	17	17
larkspurs	18	18
larrup	11	11
larruped	14	14
larruper	13	13
larrupers	14	14
larruping	17	17
larrups	12	12
laryngoscope	24	24
laryngoscopes	25	25
laryngoscopies	26	26
laryngoscopy	26	26
launchpad	21	21
launchpads	22	22
laureateship	19	19
laureateships	20	20