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
midpoint	16	16
midpoints	17	17
midship	16	16
midshipman	23	23
midshipmen	23	23
midships	17	17
midspace	18	18
midspaces	19	19
mifepristones	23	23
milepost	15	15
mileposts	16	16
milksop	18	18
milksops	19	19
milleped	17	17
millepeds	18	18
milliamp	19	19
milliampere	22	22
milliamperes	23	23
milliamps	20	20
milliped	17	17
millipede	18	18
millipedes	19	19
millipeds	18	18
millpond	18	18
millponds	19	19