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
phish	12	12
phished	15	15
phisher	14	14
phishers	15	15
phishes	14	14
phishing	18	18
phishings	19	19
phiz	18	18
phizes	20	20
phizz	28	28
phizzes	30	30
phlebitides	21	21
phlebitis	18	18
phlebitises	20	20
phlebology	24	24
phlebotomies	24	24
phlebotomist	24	24
phlebotomists	25	25
phlebotomy	24	24
phlegm	17	17
phlegmatic	24	24
phlegmatically	32	32
phlegmier	20	20
phlegmiest	21	21
phlegms	18	18