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
micropylar	22	22
micropyle	21	21
micropyles	22	22
microradiograph	29	29
microscope	22	22
microscopes	23	23
microscopic	26	26
microscopical	29	29
microscopically	34	34
microscopies	24	24
microscopist	24	24
microscopists	25	25
microscopy	24	24
microsphere	22	22
microspheres	23	23
microspherical	29	29
microsporangia	26	26
microsporangium	31	31
microspore	19	19
microspores	20	20
microsporocyte	28	28
microsporocytes	29	29
microsporophyll	33	33
microsporous	22	22
midcap	16	16