Best Wordle guesses starting with P
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting with P, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter P
P appears in blends like PL- and PR-, and in the PH pair that sounds like F.
In Scrabble, P is worth 3 points, and a standard set has 2 P tiles. For comparison, 120 five-letter words end in P.
Common and uncommon words
208 of the 565 words (37%) are common English words. 357 are rarer entries such as PASES, PITHS and PSOAE. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words start with P?
Our list has 565 five-letter words starting with P. 208 of them are common words and 136 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word starting with P?
PEARL is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. PASTE and POSER are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with P scores the most in Scrabble?
PIZZA scores 25 points at face value, the highest on this list.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with P?
Common examples include PEARL, PASTE, PETAL, PLATE, POSER and PROSE. They are highlighted in the list above.