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
opuscule	17	17
opuscules	18	18
opusculum	22	22
opuses	10	10
organoleptic	22	22
organophosphate	28	28
orlop	9	9
orlops	10	10
ornithopod	17	17
ornithopods	18	18
ornithopter	17	17
ornithopters	18	18
orographic	20	20
orographical	23	23
orographies	18	18
orography	18	18
oropharyngeal	24	24
oropharynges	22	22
oropharynx	25	25
oropharynxes	27	27
orphan	12	12
orphanage	17	17
orphanages	18	18
orphaned	15	15
orphanhood	19	19