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
megalopolises	23	23
megalopolitan	24	24
megalopolitans	25	25
megalops	17	17
megalopses	19	19
megaparsec	21	21
megaparsecs	22	22
megaphone	20	20
megaphoned	22	22
megaphones	21	21
megaphonic	24	24
megaphoning	25	25
megapixel	25	25
megapixels	26	26
megaplex	24	24
megaplexes	26	26
megapod	16	16
megapode	17	17
megapodes	18	18
megapods	17	17
megaproject	31	31
megaprojects	32	32
megascopic	24	24
megascopically	32	32
megasporangia	24	24