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
pericarditis	19	19
pericardium	22	22
pericarp	17	17
pericarps	18	18
perichondral	23	23
perichondria	22	22
perichondrium	27	27
pericopae	18	18
pericope	17	17
pericopes	18	18
pericrania	17	17
pericranial	19	19
pericranium	22	22
pericycle	21	21
pericycles	22	22
pericyclic	25	25
periderm	15	15
periderms	16	16
peridia	11	11
peridial	13	13
peridium	16	16
peridot	11	11
peridotic	16	16
peridotite	14	14
peridotites	15	15