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
plonked	17	17
plonker	16	16
plonkers	17	17
plonking	20	20
plonks	15	15
plop	11	11
plopped	18	18
plopping	21	21
plops	12	12
plosion	12	12
plosions	13	13
plosive	15	15
plosives	16	16
plot	8	8
plotless	13	13
plotlessness	18	18
plotline	14	14
plotlines	15	15
plots	9	9
plottage	14	14
plottages	15	15
plotted	12	12
plotter	11	11
plotters	12	12
plottier	12	12