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
parathyroid	19	19
parathyroids	20	20
paratransit	15	15
paratransits	16	16
paratroop	15	15
paratrooper	17	17
paratroopers	18	18
paratroops	16	16
paratyphoid	22	22
paratyphoids	23	23
paravane	16	16
paravanes	17	17
parawing	17	17
parawings	18	18
parazoan	21	21
parazoans	22	22
parbake	17	17
parbaked	19	19
parbakes	18	18
parbaking	22	22
parboil	14	14
parboiled	17	17
parboiling	20	20
parboils	15	15
parbuckle	24	24