3-Letter Scrabble Words With P in the Middle

There are 12 valid 3 letter Scrabble words with P in position 2 (the exact middle) in the TWL dictionary. Top scorers include SPY (8 pts), APP (7 pts), APE (5 pts), APO (5 pts) and APT (5 pts). Every word below shows its Scrabble and Words With Friends point value and links to a full definition — a quick Scrabble word finder and word unscrambler reference for when you already know a middle letter, whether from a crossing crossword clue or a confirmed Wordle tile. Also try 2 letter words with X ending.

12
Total Words
5.4
Avg. Scrabble Points
3
"P" Tile Value
Position 2
of 3 Letters

Highest Scoring 3-Letter Scrabble Words With P in the Middle

These are the highest-scoring 3 letter Scrabble words with P in the center in the TWL dictionary, ranked by point value — the best P 3 letter words to play when you want to maximize your rack in Scrabble or Words With Friends. Further down the board, OPA (5 pts) and OPS (5 pts) still hold their own. Also try Scrabble words ending in I, 5 letters.

# Word Scrabble pts WWF pts
1 spy 8 8
2 app 7 9
3 ape 5 6
4 apo 5 6
5 apt 5 6
6 opa 5 6
7 ope 5 6
8 ops 5 6

Full List: 12 3-Letter Scrabble Words With P in the Middle

Browse the complete 3 letter word list with P in position 2, sorted from highest to lowest Scrabble score. Every entry is a valid 3-letter Scrabble word with P in the middle, also checked against the Words With Friends dictionary — click any word for its full definition, anagrams, and point breakdown. Scores range from SPY (8 pts) down to UPS (5 pts). Also try 8 letter words with W ending.

SPY8 pts
APP7 pts
APE5 pts
APO5 pts
APT5 pts
OPA5 pts
OPE5 pts
OPS5 pts
OPT5 pts
SPA5 pts
UPO5 pts
UPS5 pts

Lowest Scoring 3-Letter Scrabble Words With P in the Middle

On the other end of the board, these are the lowest-scoring 3 letter Scrabble words with P in the middle in the TWL dictionary — still valid plays, just not the ones to reach for when you need maximum points.

UPS 5 pts UPO 5 pts SPA 5 pts OPT 5 pts OPS 5 pts OPE 5 pts OPA 5 pts APT 5 pts