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
paracetamol	21	21
paracetamols	22	22
parachor	16	16
parachors	17	17
parachute	18	18
parachuted	20	20
parachutes	19	19
parachutic	22	22
parachuting	23	23
parachutist	20	20
parachutists	21	21
paracrine	16	16
parade	10	10
paraded	12	12
parader	11	11
paraders	12	12
parades	11	11
paradiddle	17	17
paradiddles	18	18
paradigm	17	17
paradigmatic	24	24
paradigms	18	18
parading	15	15
paradisaic	17	17
paradisaical	20	20