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
lopsidedly	19	19
lopsidedness	19	19
lopstick	19	19
lopsticks	20	20
lorazepam	25	25
lorazepams	26	26
lordship	15	15
lordships	16	16
loudspeaker	21	21
loudspeakers	22	22
loup	9	9
loupe	10	10
louped	12	12
loupen	12	12
loupes	11	11
louping	15	15
loups	10	10
lowpass	14	14
lump	12	12
lumpectomies	26	26
lumpectomy	26	26
lumped	15	15
lumpen	15	15
lumpens	16	16
lumper	14	14