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
portliest	13	13
portliness	15	15
portly	12	12
portmanteau	19	19
portmanteaus	20	20
portmanteaux	27	27
portobello	18	18
portobellos	19	19
portolan	13	13
portolans	14	14
portrait	11	11
portraitist	14	14
portraitists	15	15
portraits	12	12
portraiture	15	15
portraitures	16	16
portray	12	12
portrayal	15	15
portrayals	16	16
portrayed	15	15
portrayer	14	14
portrayers	15	15
portraying	18	18
portrays	13	13
portress	11	11