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
megasporangium	29	29
megaspore	17	17
megaspores	18	18
megasporic	21	21
megasporophyll	31	31
megasporophylls	32	32
megilp	15	15
megilph	18	18
megilphs	19	19
megilps	16	16
melanophore	21	21
melanophores	22	22
mellophone	21	21
mellophones	22	22
melphalan	20	20
melphalans	21	21
membership	24	24
memberships	25	25
menopausal	19	19
menopause	17	17
menopauses	18	18
mentorship	19	19
mentorships	20	20
meperidine	18	18
meperidines	19	19