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
nightscope	21	21
nightscopes	22	22
nightspot	17	17
nightspots	18	18
nilpotent	15	15
nincompoop	24	24
nincompooperies	29	29
nincompoopery	29	29
nincompoops	25	25
ninepin	13	13
ninepins	14	14
nip	7	7
nipa	8	8
nipas	9	9
nipped	14	14
nipper	13	13
nippers	14	14
nippier	14	14
nippiest	15	15
nippily	17	17
nippiness	17	17
nippinesses	19	19
nipping	17	17
nippingly	22	22
nipple	14	14