3-Letter Words Starting With P
Every 3-letter word in our dictionary that begins with P. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with P” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
This page summarises 129 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 7.1.
- Total words
- 129
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 7.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- pdq (15 pts)
- Longest word
- pdq (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 13(10%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 129 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 13 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Watch for recurring suffixes like -AC, -AD, -AH, -PAC when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: pdq (15 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 7.1 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.24, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
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 10% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- PDQ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PFX (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PYX (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PBX (3 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POZ (3 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PAX (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PIX (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POX (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
3-letter words
- pdq15 pts
- pfx15 pts
- pyx15 pts
- pbx14 pts
- poz14 pts
- pax12 pts
- pix12 pts
- pox12 pts
- pmk11 pts
- pcf10 pts
- pfc10 pts
- pkg10 pts
- pph10 pts
- pcm9 pts
- pfd9 pts
- pfg9 pts
- pik9 pts
- pks9 pts
- pkt9 pts
- ppb9 pts
- ppm9 pts
- pah8 pts
- pav8 pts
- paw8 pts
- pay8 pts
- peh8 pts
- pew8 pts
- phi8 pts
- pho8 pts
- phr8 pts
- pht8 pts
- phu8 pts
- plf8 pts
- ply8 pts
- poh8 pts
- pow8 pts
- poy8 pts
- ppd8 pts
- prf8 pts
- pry8 pts
- psf8 pts
- psw8 pts
- pty8 pts
- puy8 pts
- pvt8 pts
- pwr8 pts
- pwt8 pts
- pya8 pts
- pye8 pts
- pyr8 pts
- pac7 pts
- pam7 pts
- pap7 pts
- pci7 pts
- pct7 pts
- pep7 pts
- pic7 pts
- pim7 pts
- pip7 pts
- pmt7 pts
- pob7 pts
- pom7 pts
- pop7 pts
- ppa7 pts
- ppi7 pts
- ppl7 pts
- ppr7 pts
- pps7 pts
- ppt7 pts
- prp7 pts
- ptp7 pts
- pub7 pts
- pup7 pts
- pad6 pts
- pdl6 pts
- pdn6 pts
- ped6 pts
- peg6 pts
- pig6 pts
- pod6 pts
- ptg6 pts
- pud6 pts
- pug6 pts
- pal5 pts
- pan5 pts
- par5 pts
- pas5 pts
- pat5 pts
- pau5 pts
- pea5 pts
- pee5 pts
- pen5 pts
- per5 pts
- pes5 pts
- pet5 pts
- pia5 pts
- pie5 pts
- pil5 pts
- pin5 pts
- pir5 pts
- pis5 pts
- pit5 pts
- piu5 pts
- pli5 pts
- plu5 pts
- poa5 pts
- poe5 pts
- poi5 pts
- pol5 pts
- pon5 pts
- por5 pts
- pos5 pts
- pot5 pts
- pre5 pts
- prn5 pts
- pro5 pts
- prs5 pts
- psi5 pts
- pst5 pts
- pta5 pts
- pte5 pts
- pts5 pts
- ptt5 pts
- pua5 pts
- pul5 pts
- pun5 pts
- pur5 pts
- pus5 pts
- put5 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 129 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 7.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is pdq (15 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 13 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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