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
mephitic	19	19
mephitis	16	16
mephitises	18	18
meprobamate	23	23
mercaptan	19	19
mercaptans	20	20
mercapto	17	17
mercaptopurine	28	28
mercaptopurines	29	29
meromorphic	25	25
meropia	13	13
meropias	14	14
meropic	16	16
mesencephala	25	25
mesencephalic	29	29
mesencephalon	27	27
mesocarp	17	17
mesocarps	18	18
mesomorph	20	20
mesomorphic	25	25
mesomorphs	21	21
mesomorphy	23	23
mesonephric	23	23
mesonephroi	20	20
mesonephros	20	20