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
penile	11	11
peninsula	16	16
peninsular	17	17
peninsulas	17	17
penis	9	9
penises	11	11
penitence	17	17
penitences	18	18
penitent	13	13
penitential	17	17
penitentially	22	22
penitentiaries	19	19
penitentiary	19	19
penitently	18	18
penitents	14	14
penknife	20	20
penknives	22	22
penlight	17	17
penlights	18	18
penlite	12	12
penlites	13	13
penman	14	14
penmanship	23	23
penmanships	24	24
penmen	14	14