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
pharyngitides	24	24
pharyngitis	21	21
pharynx	22	22
pharynxes	24	24
phase	10	10
phaseal	13	13
phased	12	12
phasedown	19	19
phasedowns	20	20
phaseout	14	14
phaseouts	15	15
phaser	11	11
phasers	12	12
phases	11	11
phasic	14	14
phasing	15	15
phasis	11	11
phasmid	16	16
phasmids	17	17
phat	9	9
phatic	14	14
phatically	22	22
phatter	12	12
phattest	13	13
pheasant	14	14