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
maxilliped	26	26
maxillipeds	27	27
mayapple	20	20
mayapples	21	21
mayhap	16	16
maypole	16	16
maypoles	17	17
maypop	17	17
maypops	18	18
meatpacking	27	27
meatpackings	28	28
mechanoreceptor	30	30
mediascape	20	20
mediascapes	21	21
medigap	16	16
medigaps	17	17
mediumship	23	23
mediumships	24	24
meetup	13	13
meetups	14	14
megacorporation	27	27
megaflop	20	20
megaflops	21	21
megagametophyte	32	32
megalopolis	21	21