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
pekin	13	13
pekins	14	14
pekoe	12	12
pekoes	13	13
pelage	12	12
pelages	13	13
pelagial	15	15
pelagic	16	16
pelagics	17	17
pelargonium	22	22
pelargoniums	23	23
pelau	10	10
pelaus	11	11
pele	8	8
pelecypod	22	22
pelecypods	23	23
pelerine	13	13
pelerines	14	14
peles	9	9
pelf	11	11
pelfs	12	12
pelham	15	15
pelhams	16	16
pelican	15	15
pelicans	16	16