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
parashioth	17	17
parashot	13	13
parashoth	16	16
parasite	11	11
parasites	12	12
parasitic	15	15
parasitical	18	18
parasitically	23	23
parasiticidal	21	21
parasiticide	19	19
parasiticides	20	20
parasitise	13	13
parasitised	15	15
parasitises	14	14
parasitising	18	18
parasitism	16	16
parasitisms	17	17
parasitization	27	27
parasitizations	28	28
parasitize	22	22
parasitized	24	24
parasitizes	23	23
parasitizing	27	27
parasitoid	14	14
parasitoids	15	15