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
parkas	13	13
parked	14	14
parker	13	13
parkers	14	14
parkette	15	15
parkettes	16	16
parkier	14	14
parkiest	15	15
parkin	14	14
parking	17	17
parkings	18	18
parkins	15	15
parkinsonian	22	22
parkinsonism	24	24
parkinsonisms	25	25
parkland	18	18
parklands	19	19
parklike	20	20
parkour	15	15
parkours	16	16
parks	12	12
parkway	19	19
parkways	20	20
parky	14	14
parlance	16	16