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
plinkiest	18	18
plinking	20	20
plinks	15	15
plinky	17	17
plinth	13	13
plinths	14	14
pliofilm	19	19
pliofilms	20	20
pliotron	13	13
pliotrons	14	14
pliskie	15	15
pliskies	16	16
plisky	16	16
plisse	10	10
plisses	11	11
plod	9	9
plodded	14	14
plodder	13	13
plodders	14	14
plodding	17	17
ploddingly	22	22
plods	10	10
ploidies	13	13
ploidy	13	13
plonk	14	14