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All 3-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence P. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
This page summarises 277 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 7.8.
Our dictionary returns 277 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 25 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -AP, -IP, -OP, -ABP appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise pdq (15 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 7.8 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.21, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 13% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Anchor words: highest scorer PDQ, longest PDQ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 277 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 7.8 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 277 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
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