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
nonpareils	16	16
nonparent	15	15
nonparents	16	16
nonparticipant	26	26
nonparticipants	27	27
nonparties	15	15
nonpartisan	17	17
nonpartisanship	26	26
nonparty	15	15
nonpasserine	18	18
nonpassive	19	19
nonpast	12	12
nonpasts	13	13
nonpathogenic	26	26
nonpaying	19	19
nonpayment	21	21
nonpayments	22	22
nonpeak	16	16
nonperformance	29	29
nonperformances	30	30
nonperformer	23	23
nonperformers	24	24
nonperforming	27	27
nonperishable	24	24
nonperishables	25	25