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
pedlar	11	11
pedlaries	14	14
pedlars	12	12
pedlary	14	14
pedler	11	11
pedleries	14	14
pedlers	12	12
pedlery	14	14
pedocal	15	15
pedocalic	20	20
pedocals	16	16
pedogeneses	18	18
pedogenesis	18	18
pedogenetic	21	21
pedogenic	19	19
pedologic	19	19
pedological	22	22
pedologies	17	17
pedologist	17	17
pedologists	18	18
pedology	17	17
pedometer	16	16
pedometers	17	17
pedophile	19	19
pedophiles	20	20