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
pointer	11	11
pointers	12	12
pointes	11	11
pointier	12	12
pointiest	13	13
pointillism	20	20
pointillisms	21	21
pointillist	17	17
pointillistic	22	22
pointillists	18	18
pointing	15	15
pointings	16	16
pointless	14	14
pointlessly	19	19
pointlessness	19	19
pointman	16	16
pointmen	16	16
points	10	10
pointy	12	12
pois	7	7
poise	8	8
poised	10	10
poiser	9	9
poisers	10	10
poises	9	9