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
paroxetine	21	21
paroxetines	22	22
paroxysm	23	23
paroxysmal	26	26
paroxysms	24	24
parquet	20	20
parqueted	23	23
parqueting	26	26
parquetries	24	24
parquetry	24	24
parquets	21	21
parr	7	7
parrakeet	16	16
parral	10	10
parrals	11	11
parred	10	10
parrel	10	10
parrels	11	11
parricidal	18	18
parricide	16	16
parricides	17	17
parridge	14	14
parridges	15	15
parried	11	11
parrier	10	10