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
pilgrimage	21	21
pilgrimaged	23	23
pilgrimages	22	22
pilgrimaging	26	26
pilgrimed	19	19
pilgriming	22	22
pilgrims	17	17
pili	8	8
piliform	18	18
piling	13	13
pilings	14	14
pilis	9	9
pill	9	9
pillage	14	14
pillaged	16	16
pillager	15	15
pillagers	16	16
pillages	15	15
pillaging	19	19
pillar	11	11
pillared	14	14
pillaring	17	17
pillarless	16	16
pillars	12	12
pillbox	22	22