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
oscilloscope	23	23
oscilloscopes	24	24
oscilloscopic	27	27
osprey	11	11
ospreys	12	12
osteopath	14	14
osteopathic	19	19
osteopathically	27	27
osteopathies	17	17
osteopaths	15	15
osteopathy	17	17
osteophyte	17	17
osteophytes	18	18
osteoplastic	19	19
osteoplasties	17	17
osteoplasty	17	17
osteoporoses	15	15
osteoporosis	15	15
osteoporotic	18	18
otoscope	14	14
otoscopes	15	15
otoscopies	16	16
otoscopy	16	16
ouph	10	10
ouphe	11	11