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
nymphomania	26	26
nymphomaniac	30	30
nymphomaniacal	33	33
nymphomaniacs	31	31
nymphomanias	27	27
nymphos	18	18
nymphs	17	17
oarsmanship	20	20
obstreperous	19	19
obstreperously	24	24
occipita	17	17
occipital	19	19
occipitally	24	24
occipitals	20	20
occiput	17	17
occiputs	18	18
occupancies	25	25
occupancy	25	25
occupant	19	19
occupants	20	20
occupation	21	21
occupational	24	24
occupationally	29	29
occupations	22	22
occupied	19	19