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
paralyzations	29	29
paralyze	23	23
paralyzed	25	25
paralyzer	24	24
paralyzers	25	25
paralyzes	24	24
paralyzing	28	28
paralyzingly	33	33
paramagnet	19	19
paramagnetic	24	24
paramagnetism	25	25
paramagnetisms	26	26
paramagnets	20	20
paramecia	18	18
paramecium	23	23
parameciums	24	24
paramedic	19	19
paramedical	22	22
paramedics	20	20
parament	15	15
paramenta	16	16
paraments	16	16
parameter	15	15
parameterize	27	27
parameterized	29	29