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
paragoning	19	19
paragons	14	14
paragraph	19	19
paragraphed	22	22
paragrapher	21	21
paragraphers	22	22
paragraphic	24	24
paragraphing	25	25
paragraphs	20	20
parainfluenza	32	32
parainfluenzas	33	33
parajournalism	32	32
parakeet	15	15
parakeets	16	16
parakite	15	15
parakites	16	16
paralanguage	22	22
paralanguages	23	23
paraldehyde	21	21
paraldehydes	22	22
paralegal	16	16
paralegals	17	17
paralinguistic	25	25
paralinguistics	26	26
parallactic	22	22