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
nonplusing	20	20
nonplussed	18	18
nonplusses	17	17
nonplussing	21	21
nonpoetic	17	17
nonpoint	14	14
nonpoisonous	19	19
nonpolar	14	14
nonpolarizable	33	33
nonpolice	18	18
nonpolitical	22	22
nonpolitically	27	27
nonpolitician	23	23
nonpoliticians	24	24
nonpolluting	23	23
nonpoor	12	12
nonporous	15	15
nonpossession	19	19
nonpossessions	20	20
nonpractical	24	24
nonpracticing	27	27
nonpregnant	20	20
nonprescription	27	27
nonprint	14	14
nonproblem	22	22