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
milpa	12	12
milpas	13	13
mimeograph	23	23
mimeographed	26	26
mimeographing	29	29
mimeographs	24	24
minesweeper	21	21
minesweepers	22	22
minesweeping	25	25
minicamp	21	21
minicamps	22	22
minicomputer	26	26
minicomputers	27	27
minipark	19	19
miniparks	20	20
minipill	17	17
minipills	18	18
mirepoix	21	21
misadapt	15	15
misadapted	18	18
misadapting	21	21
misadapts	16	16
misanthrope	20	20
misanthropes	21	21
misanthropic	24	24