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
painfully	21	21
painfulness	21	21
painfulnesses	23	23
paining	14	14
painkiller	20	20
painkillers	21	21
painkilling	24	24
painless	13	13
painlessly	18	18
painlessness	18	18
pains	9	9
painstaking	22	22
painstakingly	27	27
paint	9	9
paintball	18	18
paintballs	19	19
paintbox	22	22
paintboxes	24	24
paintbrush	20	20
paintbrushes	22	22
painted	12	12
painter	11	11
painterliness	19	19
painterly	16	16
painters	12	12