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
paramyxovirus	33	33
paramyxoviruses	35	35
parang	12	12
parangs	13	13
paranoea	12	12
paranoeas	13	13
paranoia	12	12
paranoiac	16	16
paranoiacs	17	17
paranoias	13	13
paranoic	15	15
paranoically	23	23
paranoics	16	16
paranoid	13	13
paranoidal	16	16
paranoids	14	14
paranormal	18	18
paranormalities	23	23
paranormality	23	23
paranormally	23	23
paranymph	23	23
paranymphs	24	24
parapet	13	13
parapeted	16	16
parapets	14	14