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
oviraptors	17	17
ovoviviparous	29	29
ovoviviparously	34	34
ownership	18	18
ownerships	19	19
oxazepam	30	30
oxazepams	31	31
oxlip	16	16
oxlips	17	17
oxpecker	25	25
oxpeckers	26	26
oxyphenbutazone	44	44
oxyphil	22	22
oxyphile	23	23
oxyphiles	24	24
oxyphilic	27	27
oxyphils	23	23
oxytrope	20	20
oxytropes	21	21
ozonosphere	26	26
ozonospheres	27	27
pa	4	5
paan	8	8
paans	9	9
pablum	17	17