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
paeans	10	10
paediatric	17	17
paediatrician	21	21
paediatricians	22	22
paediatrics	18	18
paedogenesis	19	19
paedogenetic	22	22
paedogenic	20	20
paedomorphic	27	27
paedomorphism	28	28
paedomorphisms	29	29
paedomorphoses	26	26
paedomorphosis	26	26
paella	11	11
paellas	12	12
paeon	9	9
paeonic	14	14
paeons	10	10
paesan	10	10
paesani	11	11
paesano	11	11
paesanos	12	12
paesans	11	11
pagan	11	11
pagandom	18	18