Three Letter Words Starting with 'P'

High-scoring words: PYX (15 pts), PAX (12 pts), PIX (12 pts), POX (12 pts), PAH (8 pts)

This page lists all 64 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with P (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Use this list to boost your Scrabble, Words with Friends, or Wordle strategy. High-value letters like Q (10 pts), Z (10 pts), and J (8 pts) can turn a simple play into a game-winning move. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other starting letters using the navigation below.

64 Total Words
6.5 Avg Score (pts)
PYX Top Word (15 pts)
4 Words ≥ 10 pts
PAC7 PAD6 PAH8 PAL5 PAM7 PAN5 PAP7 PAR5 PAS5 PAT5 PAW8 PAX12 PAY8 PEA5 PEC7 PED6 PEE5 PEG6 PEH8 PEN5 PEP7 PER5 PES5 PET5 PEW8 PHI8 PHT8 PIA5 PIC7 PIE5 PIG6 PIN5 PIP7 PIS5 PIT5 PIU5 PIX12 PLY8 POD6 POH8 POI5 POL5 POM7 POO5 POP7 POT5 POW8 POX12 PRO5 PRY8 PSI5 PST5 PUB7 PUD6 PUG6 PUL5 PUN5 PUP7 PUR5 PUS5 PUT5 PYA8 PYE8 PYX15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many three-letter words start with P?

There are 64 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with P in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.

What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (three-letter) matching 'Starting with 'P''?

The highest-scoring word is PYX with 15 Scrabble points. Out of 64 words, 4 score 10 or more points.

What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?

The average Scrabble score is 6.5 points per word. 29 words score 5 points or less, 31 score between 6 and 9 points, and 4 score 10 or more points.

Are all three-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?

Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.