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
pettifogged	22	22
pettifogger	21	21
pettifoggeries	24	24
pettifoggery	24	24
pettifogging	25	25
pettifogs	17	17
pettily	13	13
pettiness	13	13
pettinesses	15	15
petting	13	13
pettings	14	14
pettish	12	12
pettishly	17	17
pettishness	17	17
pettishnesses	19	19
pettitoes	12	12
pettle	10	10
pettled	12	12
pettles	11	11
pettling	15	15
petto	8	8
petty	10	10
petulance	18	18
petulances	19	19
petulancies	20	20