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
parses	9	9
parsimonies	18	18
parsimonious	20	20
parsimoniously	25	25
parsimony	18	18
parsing	13	13
parsley	13	13
parsleyed	16	16
parsleys	14	14
parslied	13	13
parsnip	14	14
parsnips	15	15
parson	10	10
parsonage	15	15
parsonages	16	16
parsonic	15	15
parsons	11	11
part	7	7
partake	14	14
partaken	16	16
partaker	15	15
partakers	16	16
partakes	15	15
partaking	19	19
partan	10	10