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
pasteurises	15	15
pasteurising	19	19
pasteurization	28	28
pasteurizations	29	29
pasteurize	23	23
pasteurized	25	25
pasteurizer	24	24
pasteurizers	25	25
pasteurizes	24	24
pasteurizing	28	28
pasticci	17	17
pasticcio	18	18
pasticcios	19	19
pastiche	16	16
pastiches	17	17
pasticheur	19	19
pasticheurs	20	20
pastie	9	9
pastier	10	10
pasties	10	10
pastiest	11	11
pastil	10	10
pastille	13	13
pastilles	14	14
pastils	11	11