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
pederastic	17	17
pederasties	15	15
pederasts	13	13
pederasty	15	15
pedes	9	9
pedestal	13	13
pedestaled	16	16
pedestaling	19	19
pedestalled	18	18
pedestalling	21	21
pedestals	14	14
pedestrian	15	15
pedestrianism	21	21
pedestrianisms	22	22
pedestrians	16	16
pediatric	16	16
pediatrician	20	20
pediatricians	21	21
pediatrics	17	17
pediatrist	14	14
pediatrists	15	15
pedicab	17	17
pedicabs	18	18
pedicel	15	15
pedicellate	20	20