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
maples	13	13
mapless	14	14
maplike	18	18
mapmaker	21	21
mapmakers	22	22
mapmaking	25	25
mapmakings	26	26
mappable	21	21
mapped	16	16
mapper	15	15
mappers	16	16
mapping	19	19
mappings	20	20
maps	10	10
marchpane	21	21
marchpanes	22	22
mariposa	14	14
mariposas	15	15
marketplace	25	25
marketplaces	26	26
marksmanship	28	28
marksmanships	29	29
markup	17	17
markups	18	18
marlinespike	24	24