9-Letter Words With P
Browse every 9-letter English word that includes the letter P. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Data at a glance — 12,918 matches, 26.3 avg pts, 9 avg letters.
- Total words
- 12,918
- Avg length
- 9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 26.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- pizzazzes (47 pts)
- Longest word
- pizzazzes (9 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 183(92%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 12,918 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 183 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -ZE, -IC, -ES, -IZE — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is pizzazzes at 47 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.33, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 92% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 26.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 26.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer PIZZAZZES, longest PIZZAZZES. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 12,918 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- PIZZAZZES (9 letters, 47 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PUZZLEDLY (9 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PAVONAZZO (9 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PUZZLEDOM (9 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MIZZENTOP (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PAPARAZZI (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PAPARAZZO (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PIZZICATO (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 12,918 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
9-letter words
- pizzazzes47 pts
- puzzledly33 pts
- pavonazzo32 pts
- puzzledom32 pts
- mizzentop31 pts
- paparazzi31 pts
- paparazzo31 pts
- pizzicato31 pts
- puzzleman31 pts
- zymophyte31 pts
- podzolize30 pts
- puzzlings30 pts
- unpuzzled30 pts
- zygophyte30 pts
- cheapjack29 pts
- hyphenize29 pts
- myxophyta29 pts
- pezizales29 pts
- piazzetta29 pts
- pizzerias29 pts
- pozzolana29 pts
- pozzolans29 pts
- prestezza29 pts
- protozzoa29 pts
- puzzolana29 pts
- unpuzzles29 pts
- chutzpahs28 pts
- epoxidize28 pts
- hypocrize28 pts
- hypoxemic28 pts
- japanized28 pts
- mazopathy28 pts
- paycheque28 pts
- pindjajap28 pts
- pompholyx28 pts
- scyphozoa28 pts
- skipjacks28 pts
- zoomorphy28 pts
- zoophytic28 pts
- zymophore28 pts
- cyptozoic27 pts
- ekphorize27 pts
- epizeuxis27 pts
- expertize27 pts
- flapjacks27 pts
- haphazard27 pts
- hypoxylon27 pts
- jampacked27 pts
- japanizes27 pts
- japonizer27 pts
- jasperize27 pts
- jipijapas27 pts
- oxyphenyl27 pts
- packwaxes27 pts
- pezophaps27 pts
- physiqued27 pts
- pyrolyzed27 pts
- zoography27 pts
- zygophore27 pts
- zymoscope27 pts
- applejack26 pts
- azophenyl26 pts
- exemplify26 pts
- gazpachos26 pts
- hypnotize26 pts
- hypophyge26 pts
- hypotaxic26 pts
- hypotoxic26 pts
- hypoxemia26 pts
- joypopped26 pts
- jumprocks26 pts
- morphized26 pts
- oxybaphon26 pts
- oxybaphus26 pts
- oxyphilic26 pts
- oxypycnos26 pts
- pezograph26 pts
- photolyze26 pts
- physiques26 pts
- phytozoan26 pts
- phytozoon26 pts
- pickwicks26 pts
- pipsqueak26 pts
- pockmanky26 pts
- polymyxin26 pts
- polyzoary26 pts
- poppycock26 pts
- preffroze26 pts
- proxyship26 pts
- pyrazolyl26 pts
- pyrolyzer26 pts
- pyrolyzes26 pts
- pyroxylic26 pts
- pythonize26 pts
- quickstep26 pts
- schizopod26 pts
- syphilize26 pts
- vizirship26 pts
- wapperjaw26 pts
- wazirship26 pts
- xenophoby26 pts
- zephaniah26 pts
- zephyrean26 pts
- zephyrian26 pts
- zephyrous26 pts
- zigamorph26 pts
- zippingly26 pts
- zoophytal26 pts
- zoophytes26 pts
- zootrophy26 pts
- zygosperm26 pts
- apickback25 pts
- apickpack25 pts
- apoenzyme25 pts
- apozymase25 pts
- asphyxied25 pts
- backpacks25 pts
- calcipexy25 pts
- chaparraz25 pts
- chapelize25 pts
- colaphize25 pts
- complexly25 pts
- comprized25 pts
- ecphorize25 pts
- empathize25 pts
- emphasize25 pts
- eponymize25 pts
- euphemize25 pts
- fluxgraph25 pts
- homophyly25 pts
- hypophyll25 pts
- hypophyse25 pts
- jokeproof25 pts
- joypopper25 pts
- juxtapose25 pts
- kataplexy25 pts
- mycophagy25 pts
- oxypicric25 pts
- paddywack25 pts
- paychecks25 pts
- pemphixes25 pts
- perjinkly25 pts
- philozoic25 pts
- phylarchy25 pts
- pickaback25 pts
- pickaxing25 pts
- polymazia25 pts
- polymythy25 pts
- polyphyly25 pts
- polyzoism25 pts
- pompholix25 pts
- proenzyme25 pts
- prozymite25 pts
- pygmyship25 pts
- rhizocarp25 pts
- sextuplex25 pts
- syncopize25 pts
- tympanize25 pts
- vampirize25 pts
- whipcrack25 pts
- xerophagy25 pts
- xiphydria25 pts
- xylograph25 pts
- xylophaga25 pts
- xylophage25 pts
- zincotype25 pts
- zoomorphs25 pts
- zoophilic25 pts
- zoophobes25 pts
- zoophobia25 pts
- zoophoric25 pts
- aphidozer24 pts
- aphorized24 pts
- asphyxial24 pts
- asphyxias24 pts
- asphyxies24 pts
- boxkeeper24 pts
- chemitypy24 pts
- chipmucks24 pts
- coachwhip24 pts
- comprizal24 pts
- comprizes24 pts
- copperize24 pts
- coprozoic24 pts
- crackhemp24 pts
- cymaphyte24 pts
- cytolymph24 pts
- deepfroze24 pts
- diazotype24 pts
- euphuized24 pts
- exstrophy24 pts
- fowlpoxes24 pts
- hemolymph24 pts
- hepatized24 pts
- hexapodic24 pts
- hoaxproof24 pts
- humpbacks24 pts
- hushpuppy24 pts
- hypomorph24 pts
- hyponymic24 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a general length list?
- This page filters by both exact word length and a required letter. For example, 5-letter words with Q excludes 4- and 6-letter entries, giving you a tighter list for Wordle-style constraints or rack-specific study.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 12,918 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 26.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is pizzazzes (47 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 183 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.
- Can I find 9-letter words without P?
- Use the Pattern Finder with length set to 9 and "exclude letters" set to P to see words of that length that do not contain the letter.
- 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.