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
pons	8	8
pontes	10	10
pontifex	22	22
pontiff	17	17
pontiffs	18	18
pontific	18	18
pontifical	21	21
pontifically	26	26
pontificals	22	22
pontificate	21	21
pontificated	23	23
pontificates	22	22
pontificating	26	26
pontification	24	24
pontifications	25	25
pontificator	22	22
pontificators	23	23
pontifices	20	20
pontil	11	11
pontils	12	12
pontine	12	12
ponton	11	11
pontons	12	12
pontoon	12	12
pontoons	13	13