5-letter words starting with P

There are 560 5-letter words starting with P in our word list, and 168 of them are common English words such as PAPAL, PESKY, PIXIE, POOLS and PROUD.

560words in total
168common words
PIZZAhighest scoring (25 points)
PACEDlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with P

168 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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5-letter words 168 words

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All 560 5-letter words starting with P

Includes 392 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with P are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 560 5-letter words starting with P. 168 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, PIZZA scores 25 points, followed by PAWKY (17). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.