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
lippy	14	14
lipread	12	12
lipreading	18	18
lipreads	13	13
lips	8	8
lipstick	19	19
lipsticked	22	22
lipsticks	20	20
liriope	11	11
liriopes	12	12
liripipe	15	15
liripipes	16	16
lisp	8	8
lisped	11	11
lisper	10	10
lispers	11	11
lisping	14	14
lisps	9	9
listenership	19	19
listenerships	20	20
lithograph	20	20
lithographer	22	22
lithographers	23	23
lithographic	25	25
lithographies	23	23