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
pegmatitic	21	21
pegs	9	9
pegtop	14	14
pegtops	15	15
peh	8	8
pehs	9	9
peignoir	14	14
peignoirs	15	15
pein	8	8
peined	11	11
peining	14	14
peins	9	9
peise	8	8
peised	10	10
peises	9	9
peising	13	13
pejorative	26	26
pejoratively	31	31
pejoratives	27	27
pekan	13	13
pekans	14	14
peke	11	11
pekepoo	17	17
pekepoos	18	18
pekes	12	12