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
onomatopoeic	22	22
onomatopoetic	23	23
onychophoran	26	26
onychophorans	27	27
oompah	14	14
oompahed	17	17
oompahing	20	20
oompahs	15	15
oomph	13	13
oomphs	14	14
oophorectomies	25	25
oophorectomy	25	25
oophyte	14	14
oophytes	15	15
oophytic	18	18
oops	7	7
oosperm	13	13
oosperms	14	14
oosphere	13	13
oospheres	14	14
oospore	10	10
oospores	11	11
oosporic	14	14
op	5	5
opa	6	6