6-letter words starting with P

There are 1,038 6-letter words starting with P in our word list, and 236 of them are common English words such as PARDON, PERILS, PLANES, POSTED and PUBLIC.

1,038words in total
236common words
PAZAZZhighest scoring (35 points)
PACERSlongest common word (6 letters)

Common 6-letter words starting with P

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

6-letter words 236 words

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All 1,038 6-letter words starting with P

Includes 802 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 6-letter words starting with P are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,038 6-letter words starting with P. 236 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, PAZAZZ scores 35 points, followed by PIZAZZ (35). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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