Starting With P
243 words · highest scoring is paparazzi at 31 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With P
There are 243 nine letter words starting with P in our dictionary. The highest scoring is paparazzi at 31 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 243 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — PACKAGING, PIERCINGS, PRESIDING among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
9 Letter Words Starting With P at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With P
- paparazzi31
- paralyzed24
- patchwork23
- pitchfork23
- proximity23
- paperback21
- penalized21
- perplexed21
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With P
- packaging19
- partridge13
- permanent13
- plausible13
- possessed12
- premieres13
- proceeded15
- proposing14
9 Letter Words Starting With P Defined
- packagingNoun · 19 points
- materials used to wrap or protect goods
- patriarchNoun · 16 points
- the male head of a family or tribe
- piercingsNoun · 14 points
- a small hole in a part of the body, typically other than the ears, made so as to insert a ring, stud, or other piece of jewellery
- possessedAdjective · 12 points
- (of a person) completely controlled by an evil spirit
- presidingAdjective · 13 points
- holding the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering
- promotingVerb · 14 points
- support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of
9 Letter Words Starting With P: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with P are there?
There are 243 nine letter words starting with P in our dictionary, and 243 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with P?
PAPARAZZI is the highest scoring option at 31 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with P?
PACKAGING, PIERCINGS, PRESIDING are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with P. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with P valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.