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
outspoke	16	16
outspoken	18	18
outspokenly	23	23
outspokenness	23	23
outspokennesses	25	25
outspread	14	14
outspreading	20	20
outspreads	15	15
outsprint	14	14
outsprinted	17	17
outsprinting	20	20
outsprints	15	15
outstep	11	11
outstepped	18	18
outstepping	21	21
outsteps	12	12
outstrip	12	12
outstripped	19	19
outstripping	22	22
outstrips	13	13
outsweep	15	15
outsweeping	21	21
outsweeps	16	16
outswept	15	15
outtrump	16	16