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
polio	9	9
poliomyelitides	26	26
poliomyelitis	23	23
polios	10	10
poliovirus	19	19
polioviruses	21	21
polis	9	9
polish	12	12
polished	15	15
polisher	14	14
polishers	15	15
polishes	14	14
polishing	18	18
politburo	17	17
politburos	18	18
polite	10	10
politely	15	15
politeness	15	15
politenesses	17	17
politer	11	11
politesse	13	13
politesses	14	14
politest	12	12
politic	14	14
political	17	17