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
pentangle	17	17
pentangles	18	18
pentanol	14	14
pentanols	15	15
pentapeptide	23	23
pentapeptides	24	24
pentaploid	19	19
pentaploids	20	20
pentaploidy	22	22
pentarch	17	17
pentarchies	20	20
pentarchs	18	18
pentarchy	20	20
pentathlete	18	18
pentathletes	19	19
pentathlon	18	18
pentathlons	19	19
pentatonic	18	18
pentavalent	21	21
pentazocine	28	28
pentazocines	29	29
pentene	12	12
pentenes	13	13
penthouse	16	16
penthouses	17	17