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
pistachio	17	17
pistachios	18	18
pistareen	13	13
pistareens	14	14
piste	8	8
pistes	9	9
pistil	10	10
pistillate	15	15
pistils	11	11
pistol	10	10
pistole	11	11
pistoled	13	13
pistoleer	13	13
pistoleers	14	14
pistolero	13	13
pistoleros	14	14
pistoles	12	12
pistoling	16	16
pistolled	15	15
pistolling	18	18
pistols	11	11
piston	10	10
pistons	11	11
pistou	10	10
pistous	11	11