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
pimas	11	11
pimento	14	14
pimentos	15	15
pimiento	15	15
pimientos	16	16
pimp	13	13
pimped	16	16
pimpernel	20	20
pimpernels	21	21
pimping	19	19
pimpings	20	20
pimple	16	16
pimpled	18	18
pimples	17	17
pimplier	18	18
pimpliest	19	19
pimply	18	18
pimpmobile	26	26
pimpmobiles	27	27
pimps	14	14
pin	7	7
pina	8	8
pinafore	15	15
pinafored	17	17
pinafores	16	16