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
paraph	14	14
paraphernalia	23	23
paraphilia	19	19
paraphiliac	23	23
paraphiliacs	24	24
paraphilias	20	20
paraphilic	22	22
paraphilics	23	23
paraphrasable	25	25
paraphrase	18	18
paraphrased	20	20
paraphraser	19	19
paraphrasers	20	20
paraphrases	19	19
paraphrasing	23	23
paraphrastic	23	23
paraphs	15	15
paraphyses	20	20
paraphysis	20	20
paraplegia	19	19
paraplegias	20	20
paraplegic	22	22
paraplegics	23	23
parapodia	16	16
parapodial	18	18