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
poor	7	7
poorer	9	9
poorest	10	10
poorhouse	15	15
poorhouses	16	16
poori	8	8
pooris	9	9
poorish	12	12
poorly	12	12
poorness	12	12
poornesses	14	14
poortith	13	13
poortiths	14	14
poorwill	16	16
poorwills	17	17
poos	7	7
pop	9	9
popcorn	17	17
popcorns	18	18
pope	10	10
popedom	17	17
popedoms	18	18
popeless	15	15
popelike	19	19
popes	11	11