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
panfishing	22	22
panforte	15	15
panfortes	16	16
panfried	16	16
panfries	15	15
panfry	15	15
panfrying	21	21
panful	15	15
panfuls	16	16
pang	10	10
panga	11	11
pangas	12	12
panged	13	13
pangen	13	13
pangene	14	14
pangenes	15	15
pangenesis	17	17
pangenetic	20	20
pangens	14	14
panging	16	16
pangolin	16	16
pangolins	17	17
pangram	16	16
pangrams	17	17
pangs	11	11