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
nonpermissive	25	25
nonpersistent	19	19
nonperson	15	15
nonpersonal	18	18
nonpersons	16	16
nonpetroleum	22	22
nonphilosopher	27	27
nonphilosophers	28	28
nonphonemic	25	25
nonphonetic	22	22
nonphosphate	24	24
nonphosphates	25	25
nonphotographic	32	32
nonphysical	24	24
nonphysician	25	25
nonphysicians	26	26
nonplanar	16	16
nonplastic	19	19
nonplastics	20	20
nonplay	15	15
nonplaying	21	21
nonplays	16	16
nonplus	14	14
nonplused	17	17
nonpluses	16	16