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
lupulins	16	16
lupus	11	11
lupuses	13	13
luteotrophic	22	22
luteotrophin	20	20
luteotrophins	21	21
luteotropic	19	19
luteotropin	17	17
luteotropins	18	18
lycanthropic	27	27
lycanthropies	25	25
lycanthropy	25	25
lycopene	18	18
lycopenes	19	19
lycopod	17	17
lycopodium	24	24
lycopodiums	25	25
lycopods	18	18
lycopsid	18	18
lycopsids	19	19
lymph	16	16
lymphadenitis	26	26
lymphadenitises	28	28
lymphadenopathy	35	35
lymphangiogram	33	33