6 letter words starting with p
Dive into the playful world of six-letter words starting with āPā! Perfect for word game enthusiasts or those looking to spice up their vocabulary, these words pack a punch. From puzzles to poetry, unlock the potential of these powerful P-words and add a bit of pizzazz to your language skills!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| people | 10 | the common people generally | power to the people |
| pretty | 11 | to certain extent or degree | pretty big |
| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| person | 8 | a human being | there was too much for one person to do |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| prison | 8 | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment | - |
| passed | 9 | - | - |
| played | 12 | (of games) engaged in | the loosely played game |
| planet | 8 | (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction | - |
| papers | 10 | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) | - |
| picked | 15 | - | - |
| prince | 10 | a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) | - |
| prefer | 11 | select as an alternative over another | - |
| paying | 12 | yielding a fair profit | - |
| plenty | 11 | as much as necessary | I've had plenty, thanks |
| pardon | 9 | accept an excuse for | - |
| player | 11 | someone who takes part in an activity | he was a major player in setting up the corporation |
| priest | 8 | a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion | - |
| period | 9 | an amount of time | a time period of 30 years |
| 14 | an enclosed space | the trapped miners found a pocket of air | |
| pissed | 9 | very drunk | - |
| proper | 10 | appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs | everything in its proper place |
| palace | 10 | a large and stately mansion | - |
| poison | 8 | any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism | - |
| policy | 13 | written contract or certificate of insurance | you should have read the small print on your policy |
| pushed | 12 | - | - |
| poetry | 11 | literature in metrical form | - |
| prayer | 11 | earnest or urgent request | - |
| passes | 8 | - | - |
| packed | 15 | extremely crowed or filled to capacity | stands jam-packed with fans |
| polish | 11 | make (a surface) shine | polish my shoes |
| placed | 11 | situated in a particular spot or position | strategically placed artillery |
| praise | 8 | an expression of approval and commendation | he always appreciated praise for his work |
| potato | 8 | annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous | - |
| powder | 12 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| punish | 11 | impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on | we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again |
| profit | 11 | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) | - |
| psycho | 16 | a person afflicted with psychosis | - |
| patrol | 8 | maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | - |
| polite | 8 | marked by refinement in taste and manners | polite society |
| parent | 8 | look after a child until it is an adult | - |
| parker | 12 | United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967) | - |
| permit | 10 | make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen | This permits the water to rush in |
| purple | 10 | a purple color or pigment | - |
| pillow | 11 | rest on or as if on a pillow | pillow your head |
| parked | 13 | that have been left | there were four parked cars across the street |
| proved | 12 | established beyond doubt | - |
| pistol | 8 | a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | - |
| parade | 9 | march in a procession | the veterans paraded down the street |
| pepper | 12 | attack and bombard with or as if with missiles | - |
| pirate | 8 | someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation | - |
| picnic | 12 | a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering | - |
| porter | 8 | a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars) | - |
| pencil | 10 | a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face | an eyebrow pencil |
| plague | 9 | any epidemic disease with a high death rate | - |
| puppet | 12 | a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else | - |
| pastor | 8 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | - |
| posted | 9 | publicly displayed | the posted speed limit |
| peanut | 8 | widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground | - |
| phrase | 11 | an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up | - |
| proven | 11 | established beyond doubt | a proven liar |
| poster | 8 | a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement | a poster advertised the coming attractions |
| puzzle | 26 | be a mystery or bewildering to | - |
| pledge | 10 | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | - |
| potter | 8 | work lightly | The old lady is pottering around in the garden |
| petrol | 8 | a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | - |
| pursue | 8 | carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | She pursued many activities |
| parole | 8 | a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | - |
| pigeon | 9 | wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs | - |
| parish | 11 | a local church community | - |
| pierce | 10 | penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument | - |
| preach | 13 | deliver a sermon | The minister is not preaching this Sunday |
| packet | 14 | a collection of things wrapped or boxed together | - |
| palmer | 10 | United States golfer (born in 1929) | - |
| parrot | 8 | a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated | - |
| pickup | 16 | the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration | his car has a lot of pickup |
| purely | 11 | restricted to something | - |
| parlor | 8 | reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received | - |
| purity | 11 | the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil | - |
| patron | 8 | a regular customer | - |
| phoebe | 13 | the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one | - |
| portal | 8 | a short vein that carries blood into the liver | - |
| pickle | 14 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| potion | 8 | a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage | - |
| partly | 11 | to some extent; in some degree; not wholly | I felt partly to blame |
| paddle | 10 | a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat | - |
| poetic | 10 | of or relating to poetry | poetic works |
| pumped | 13 | tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline | we were really pumped up for the race |
| poorly | 11 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | feeling poorly |
| perish | 11 | pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | The children perished in the fire |
| poking | 13 | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | - |
| parted | 9 | having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes | - |
| panama | 10 | a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown | - |
| plasma | 10 | the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended | - |
| parcel | 10 | a collection of things wrapped or boxed together | - |
| pastry | 11 | a dough of flour and water and shortening | - |
| piglet | 9 | a young pig | - |
| plains | 8 | - | - |
| peeing | 9 | informal terms for urination | - |
| posing | 9 | (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait) | - |
| psyche | 16 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| patent | 8 | clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment | patent advantages |
| pillar | 8 | anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower | a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite |
| poodle | 9 | an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs | - |
| peters | 8 | - | - |
| plunge | 9 | cause to be immersed | The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text |
| pronto | 8 | in a punctual manner | - |
| puddle | 10 | eliminate urine | - |
| puking | 13 | the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | - |
| peeled | 9 | (used informally) completely unclothed | - |
| pecker | 14 | bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects | - |
| papaya | 13 | tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit | - |
| pantry | 11 | a small storeroom for storing foods or wines | - |
| plight | 12 | a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | the woeful plight of homeless people |
| pompey | 15 | Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC) | - |
| plaque | 17 | a memorial made of brass | - |
| postal | 8 | of or relating to the system for delivering mail | postal delivery |
| potent | 8 | having great influence | - |
| python | 14 | a soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit | - |
| payday | 15 | the day on which you receive pay for your work | - |
| pelvis | 11 | a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter | - |
| pascal | 10 | French mathematician and philosopher and Jansenist; invented an adding machine; contributed (with Fermat) to the theory of probability (1623-1662) | - |
| phobia | 13 | an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations | phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias |
| pollan | 8 | - | - |
| pointy | 11 | - | - |
| pollen | 8 | the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant | - |
| purify | 14 | remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation | purify the water |
| pliers | 8 | a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws | - |
| ponder | 9 | reflect deeply on a subject | - |
| possum | 10 | nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America | - |
| prompt | 12 | give an incentive for action | - |
| pusher | 11 | a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes | - |
| phoney | 14 | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives | - |
| plough | 12 | to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | - |
| primal | 10 | serving as an essential component | - |
| pebble | 12 | a small smooth rounded rock | - |
| pseudo | 9 | a person who makes deceitful pretenses | - |
| pigsty | 12 | a pen for swine | - |
| purest | 8 | - | - |
| piracy | 13 | hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it | air piracy |
| palate | 8 | the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities | - |
| picket | 14 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| pickin | 14 | - | - |
| plural | 8 | the form of a word that is used to denote more than one | - |
| parson | 8 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | - |
| pacing | 11 | (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played | - |
| pester | 8 | annoy persistently | - |
| podium | 11 | a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it | - |
| piston | 8 | United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976) | - |
| pricey | 13 | having a high price | a pricey restaurant |
| pandit | 9 | - | - |
| pinkie | 12 | the finger farthest from the thumb | - |
| pelvic | 13 | of or relating to the pelvis | pelvic exam |
| piling | 9 | a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure | - |
| pining | 9 | a feeling of deep longing | - |
| peachy | 16 | of something resembling a peach in color | - |
| pamper | 12 | treat with excessive indulgence | grandparents often pamper the children |
| payoff | 17 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | - |
| pauper | 10 | a person who is very poor | - |
| pagoda | 10 | an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof | - |
| parley | 11 | a negotiation between enemies | - |
| poised | 9 | in full control of your faculties | perfectly poised and sure of himself |
| pippin | 12 | any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red | - |
| presto | 8 | at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro) | - |
| prying | 12 | offensively curious or inquisitive | prying eyes |
| paging | 10 | the system of numbering pages | - |
| pimple | 12 | a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne | - |
| pounce | 10 | move down on as if in an attack | - |
| pianos | 8 | - | - |
| paella | 8 | saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken | - |
| paired | 9 | occurring in pairs or as a pair | paired fangs |
| pearly | 11 | informal terms for a human `tooth' | - |
| pacify | 16 | cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | - |
| paving | 12 | the paved surface of a thoroughfare | - |
| petite | 8 | very small | her petite figure |
| pundit | 9 | someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | - |
| peaked | 13 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | you look a little peaked |
| plated | 9 | - | - |
| piping | 11 | (used of heat) extremely | the casserole was piping hot |
| prissy | 11 | exaggeratedly proper | - |
| pajama | 17 | a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries | - |
| padded | 11 | softened by the addition of cushions or padding | - |
| picker | 14 | a person who chooses or selects out | - |
| projet | 15 | - | - |
| poppet | 12 | a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines | - |
| parody | 12 | make a parody of | - |
| piazza | 26 | a public square with room for pedestrians | - |
| poncho | 13 | a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head | - |
| patter | 8 | make light, rapid and repeated sounds | gently pattering rain |
| puffed | 15 | gathered for protruding fullness | - |
| petter | 8 | a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one | they are heavy petters |
| pinata | 8 | plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks | - |
| peddle | 10 | sell or offer for sale from place to place | - |
| putter | 8 | work lightly | - |
| pisser | 8 | a person who urinates | - |
| pained | 9 | emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed | face had a pained and puzzled expression |
| paltry | 11 | contemptibly small in amount | a paltry wage |
| primed | 11 | (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed | primed for a fight |
| pulpit | 10 | a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it | - |
| pitied | 9 | - | - |
| pulley | 11 | a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope | - |
| pathos | 11 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | - |
| proton | 8 | a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron | - |
| parkin | 12 | - | - |
| priory | 11 | religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress | - |
| poplar | 10 | any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins | - |
| putrid | 9 | in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor | horrible like raw and putrid flesh |
| pasted | 9 | affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste | pieces of pasted paper |
| packer | 14 | a workman employed to pack things into containers | - |
| peyote | 11 | the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons | - |
| peewee | 11 | small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America | - |
| parton | 8 | - | - |
| photon | 11 | a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle | - |
| psalms | 10 | an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms | - |
| passer | 8 | a person who passes by casually or by chance | - |
| phlegm | 14 | apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions | - |
| phooey | 14 | - | - |
| pallet | 8 | board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used | - |
| placid | 11 | not easily irritated | not everyone shared his placid temperament |
| pincer | 10 | a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping | - |
| pucker | 14 | to gather something into small wrinkles or folds | She puckered her lips |
| pariah | 11 | a person who is rejected (from society or home) | - |
| plucky | 17 | marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited | - |
| prance | 10 | a proud stiff pompous gait | - |
| punter | 8 | someone who bets | - |
| pummel | 12 | strike, usually with the fist | The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators |
| plowed | 12 | (of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow | plowed fields |
| primer | 10 | any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | - |
| popper | 12 | British philosopher (born in Austria) who argued that scientific theories can never be proved to be true, but are tested by attempts to falsify them (1902-1994) | - |
| pastis | 8 | similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood | - |
| preppy | 15 | - | - |
| palais | 8 | - | - |
| pitted | 9 | pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb) | - |
| porous | 8 | full of pores or vessels or holes | - |
| punchy | 16 | - | - |
| penile | 8 | of or relating to the penis | penile erection |
| pineal | 8 | having the form of a pine cone | - |
| powwow | 17 | (informal) a quick private conference | - |
| panzer | 17 | an armored vehicle or tank | - |
| pellet | 8 | a solid missile discharged from a firearm | - |
| premed | 11 | - | - |
| potted | 9 | (British informal) summarized or abridged | a potted version of a novel |
| pharma | 13 | a company that makes and sells pharmaceuticals | - |
| pigpen | 11 | a pen for swine | - |
| pepita | 10 | - | - |
| plexus | 15 | a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels | - |
| porker | 12 | a pig fattened to provide meat | - |
| puffer | 14 | any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers | - |
| puller | 8 | someone who pulls or tugs or drags in an effort to move something | - |
| parlay | 11 | stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager | - |
| pileup | 10 | multiple collisions of vehicles | - |
| primus | 10 | a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers | - |
| pestle | 8 | machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores | - |
| pastel | 8 | any of various pale or light colors | - |
| pueblo | 10 | a city in Colorado to the south of Colorado Springs | - |
| phobic | 15 | suffering from irrational fears | - |
| physio | 14 | - | - |
| peeler | 8 | a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music | - |
| prelim | 10 | a minor match preceding the main event | - |
| propel | 10 | give an incentive for action | - |
| piggie | 10 | - | - |
| pilfer | 11 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| pities | 8 | - | - |
| purser | 8 | an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare | - |
| patted | 9 | - | - |
| podunk | 13 | - | - |
| pixies | 15 | - | - |
| panini | 8 | Indian grammarian whose grammatical rules for Sanskrit are the first known example of descriptive linguistics (circa 400 BC) | - |
| peeper | 10 | a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others | - |
| plying | 12 | - | - |
| pointe | 8 | - | - |
| pimply | 15 | (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin | - |
| pawpaw | 16 | tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit | - |
| physic | 16 | a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels | - |
| peruse | 8 | examine or consider with attention and in detail | Please peruse this report at your leisure |
| pyjama | 20 | a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries | - |
| putsch | 13 | a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force | - |
| purist | 8 | someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words) | - |
| paunch | 13 | a protruding abdomen | - |
| pernod | 9 | (registered trademark) a liqueur flavored with anise | - |
| puffin | 14 | any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills | - |
| pander | 9 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| permed | 11 | (of hair) styled with permanent waves | - |
| plebes | 10 | - | - |
| prepay | 13 | pay for something before receiving it | - |
| prefab | 13 | a prefabricated structure | - |
| pelham | 13 | a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle | - |
| pepino | 10 | - | - |
| pompom | 14 | - | - |
| pomade | 11 | hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment | - |
| piquet | 17 | a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake | - |
| preset | 8 | set in advance | a preset plan of action |
| pulsar | 8 | a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation | - |
| pallor | 8 | unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) | - |
| piddle | 10 | eliminate urine | - |
| portly | 11 | euphemisms for `fat' | men are portly and women are stout |
| poseur | 8 | a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not | - |
| potpie | 10 | deep-dish meat and vegetable pie or a meat stew with dumplings | - |
| padang | 10 | - | - |
| peseta | 8 | formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos | - |
| penury | 11 | a state of extreme poverty or destitution | - |
| pommel | 12 | handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle | - |
| planer | 8 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| prater | 8 | an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker | - |
| poplin | 10 | a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery | - |
| poring | 9 | - | - |
| purana | 8 | a body of 18 works written between the first and 11th centuries and incorporating legends and speculative histories of the universe and myths and customary observances | - |
| pulque | 17 | fermented Mexican drink from juice of various agave plants especially the maguey | - |
| pampas | 12 | the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina | - |
| phenol | 11 | a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally | - |
| petard | 9 | an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall | - |
| pewter | 11 | any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead) | - |
| pidgin | 10 | an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages | - |
| peeved | 12 | aroused to impatience or anger | peeved about being left out |
| pongal | 9 | - | - |
| polled | 9 | - | - |
| prewar | 11 | existing or belonging to a time before a war | prewar levels of industrial production |
| patchy | 16 | irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. | a patchy essay |
| pogrom | 11 | organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews) | - |
| prosit | 8 | - | - |
| popgun | 11 | plaything consisting of a toy gun that makes a popping sound | - |
| pallid | 9 | abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | the pallid face of the invalid |
| plover | 11 | any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers | - |
| pinion | 8 | bind the arms of | - |
| pumice | 12 | a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive | - |
| pashka | 15 | - | - |
| passel | 8 | (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos |
| parity | 11 | (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error | - |
| patten | 8 | footwear usually with wooden soles | - |
| patios | 8 | - | - |
| papist | 10 | of or relating to or supporting Romanism | - |
| papacy | 15 | the government of the Roman Catholic Church | - |
| phenyl | 14 | - | - |
| petted | 9 | - | - |
| pedalo | 9 | - | - |
| pliant | 8 | able to adjust readily to different conditions | - |
| prefix | 18 | an affix that is added in front of the word | - |
| privet | 11 | any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges | - |
| potage | 9 | thick (often creamy) soup | - |
| paring | 9 | a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something | - |
| pawnee | 11 | a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma | - |
| peahen | 11 | female peafowl | - |
| paster | 8 | an adhesive label | - |
| patois | 8 | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | - |
| palmar | 10 | relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot | the palmar muscle |
| perron | 8 | - | - |
| plummy | 15 | (of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich | the radio announcer's plummy voice |
| pluton | 8 | large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth | - |
| precis | 10 | a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory | - |
| popery | 13 | offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church | - |
| posada | 9 | - | - |
| ponied | 9 | - | - |
| pontes | 8 | - | - |
| pourer | 8 | - | - |
| pavane | 11 | music composed for dancing the pavane | - |
| payola | 11 | a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record | - |
| patina | 8 | a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) | - |
| phoner | 11 | the person initiating a telephone call | - |
| piffle | 14 | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | - |
| phylum | 16 | (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes | - |
| pickax | 21 | a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends | - |
| peptic | 12 | relating to or promoting digestion | peptic juices |
| plumed | 11 | (of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume | - |
| plinth | 11 | an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) | - |
| pompon | 12 | decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat | - |
| pizzle | 26 | - | - |
| pistil | 8 | the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma | - |
| pirogi | 9 | small fruit or meat turnover baked or fried | - |
| pitchy | 16 | of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal | - |
| praxis | 15 | translating an idea into action | differences between theory and praxis of communism |
| purdah | 12 | a state of social isolation | - |
| painty | 11 | - | - |
| papyri | 13 | - | - |
| papery | 13 | of or like paper | - |
| pharos | 11 | a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships | - |
| phasic | 13 | - | - |
| pelmet | 10 | a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing | - |
| peavey | 14 | a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs | - |
| perdue | 9 | - | - |
| perkin | 12 | - | - |
| plower | 11 | a man who plows | - |
| pleura | 8 | the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest | - |
| polity | 11 | the form of government of a social organization | - |
| playas | 11 | - | - |
| pipkin | 14 | - | - |
| plaice | 10 | large European food fish | - |
| plaint | 8 | a cry of sorrow and grief | - |
| plater | 8 | a skilled worker who coats articles with a film of metal (usually silver or gold) | - |
| pitier | 8 | - | - |
| pitman | 10 | English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897) | - |
| posset | 8 | sweet spiced hot milk curdled with ale or beer | - |
| potful | 11 | the quantity contained in a pot | - |
| potash | 11 | a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry | - |
| punnet | 8 | a small light basket used as a measure for fruits | - |
| paries | 8 | (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure | - |
| pathic | 13 | - | - |
| palely | 11 | in a manner lacking interest or vitality | a palely entertaining show |
| phenix | 18 | - | - |
| photic | 13 | of or relating to or caused by light | - |
| photog | 12 | - | - |
| phonic | 13 | of or relating to speech sounds | - |
| peapod | 11 | - | - |
| pectin | 10 | any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams | - |
| parens | 8 | - | - |
| parmas | 10 | - | - |
| paskas | 12 | - | - |
| paskha | 15 | - | - |
| patkas | 12 | - | - |
| patoot | 8 | - | - |
| payess | 11 | - | - |
| pedway | 15 | - | - |
| pankos | 12 | - | - |
| pandan | 9 | - | - |
| paczki | 23 | - | - |
| paedos | 9 | - | - |
| palsas | 8 | - | - |
| peepbo | 12 | - | - |
| pegtop | 11 | - | - |
| pelaus | 8 | - | - |
| pettis | 8 | - | - |
| pharms | 13 | - | - |
| phaser | 11 | - | - |
| phwoah | 17 | - | - |
| phwoar | 14 | - | - |
| pierog | 9 | - | - |
| pigman | 11 | a herder or swine | - |
| pigmen | 11 | - | - |
| pervos | 11 | - | - |
| perogy | 12 | - | - |
| pelled | 9 | - | - |
| pelons | 8 | - | - |
| pepsis | 10 | - | - |
| percid | 11 | - | - |
| perned | 9 | - | - |
| perogi | 9 | - | - |
| perogs | 9 | - | - |
| pilier | 8 | - | - |
| potale | 8 | - | - |
| porins | 8 | - | - |
| poraes | 8 | - | - |
| popout | 10 | - | - |
| poobah | 13 | - | - |
| pohing | 12 | - | - |
| pogoes | 9 | - | - |
| poeped | 11 | - | - |
| plutos | 8 | - | - |
| pluots | 8 | - | - |
| ployes | 11 | - | - |
| plinky | 15 | - | - |
| plicas | 10 | - | - |
| plexed | 16 | - | - |
| pitots | 8 | - | - |
| potjie | 15 | - | - |
| preces | 10 | - | - |
| precip | 12 | - | - |
| pyrohy | 17 | - | - |
| pyrogy | 15 | - | - |
| pwning | 12 | - | - |
| punany | 11 | - | - |
| punani | 8 | - | - |
| pukkah | 19 | - | - |
| pukier | 12 | - | - |
| pujari | 15 | - | - |
| pudeur | 9 | - | - |
| pubcos | 12 | - | - |
| pruney | 11 | - | - |
| prolly | 11 | - | - |
| prexie | 15 | - | - |
| pressy | 11 | - | - |
| preons | 8 | - | - |
| prehab | 13 | - | - |
| preggo | 10 | - | - |
| pisted | 9 | - | - |
| plooks | 12 | - | - |
| pluffs | 14 | - | - |
| pluffy | 17 | - | - |
| plumbs | 12 | - | - |
| plumes | 10 | - | - |
| plumps | 12 | - | - |
| plucks | 14 | - | - |
| ployed | 12 | - | - |
| plooky | 15 | - | - |
| plotty | 11 | - | - |
| plouks | 12 | - | - |
| plouky | 15 | - | - |
| plumpy | 15 | - | - |
| plunks | 12 | - | - |
| pneuma | 10 | - | - |
| poachy | 16 | - | - |
| poakas | 12 | - | - |
| poakes | 12 | - | - |
| poboys | 13 | - | - |
| pochay | 16 | - | - |
| pocked | 15 | marked by or as if by smallpox or acne or other eruptive skin disease | - |
| plyers | 11 | a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws | - |
| plunky | 15 | - | - |
| plurry | 11 | - | - |
| plused | 9 | - | - |
| pluses | 8 | - | - |
Step into the whimsical world of six-letter words that begin with 'P', where each word carries a unique flair and flavor. These words are like sprightly characters in the grand play of language, each bringing its own distinct sound and rhythm to the stage. The letter 'P' often starts words that pop and crackle with energy, lending dynamism and depth to our conversations. From everyday vocabulary to those that tickle your tongue and challenge your pronunciation skills, these words are as delightful as they are diverse. Prepare yourself for a lexical adventure filled with playful examples and intriguing tales.
About 6 letter words starting with P
The letter 'P' is a powerhouse in the English language, often serving as the initial note in words that convey action, positivity, and presence. Its plosive soundācreated by a burst of airāmakes it a particularly impactful letter, ensuring that words beginning with 'P' grab attention and make their presence felt. Words like "plunge" or "puzzle" show how 'P' can start words that evoke vivid imagery or a sense of curiosity. This initial letter, when followed by various combinations of vowels and consonants, can shape the tone and texture of a word, influencing its pronunciation and meaning.
Six-letter words starting with 'P' are abundant, providing a treasure trove of options for enriching our vocabulary. These words often encapsulate rich meanings, from capturing the essence of an action to defining objects, traits, or concepts. For example, "profit" and "parade" not only bring specific ideas to mind but also embody a certain rhythm and melody that makes them enjoyable to say and hear. The frequency and versatility of 'P' at the start of these words highlight its importance in word formation, making it a go-to letter for crafting expressions that are both expressive and effective.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some of the most popular six-letter words starting with 'P'. These are words you'll likely encounter frequently in conversation, literature, and media, each bringing its unique charm to the table.
Parcel
- Definition: A package or bundle, typically wrapped.
- Example in a Sentence: She received a parcel from her grandmother filled with homemade cookies.
- Fun Fact: The word "parcel" has its roots in the Old French "parcelle," meaning a small part or portion.
Picnic
- Definition: An outing or occasion that involves taking a packed meal to be eaten outdoors.
- Example in a Sentence: The family decided to have a picnic in the park on the sunny afternoon.
- Fun Fact: The term "picnic" originates from the French word "pique-nique," which means a social gathering where everyone brings food.
Ponder
- Definition: To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
- Example in a Sentence: He took a moment to ponder the consequences of his actions.
- Fun Fact: Historically, "ponder" is related to the Latin word "ponderare," which means to weigh.
Puzzle
- Definition: A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
- Example in a Sentence: Solving the crossword puzzle became her daily routine.
- Fun Fact: "Puzzle" entered the English language in the late 16th century, originally meaning to bewilder or confound.
Plunge
- Definition: To jump or dive quickly and energetically.
- Example in a Sentence: With a deep breath, she prepared to plunge into the icy water.
- Fun Fact: "Plunge" comes from the Latin "plumbum," originally meaning to submerge something in lead.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, six-letter words starting with 'P' can significantly boost your score, thanks to their strategic letter combinations.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzle | 26 | A game or problem testing ingenuity |
| Pyjama | 20 | Loose-fitting nightclothes |
| Plenum | 10 | A space entirely filled with matter |
| Plucky | 17 | Having or showing determined courage |
| Prance | 10 | Move with springy steps |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
If you're a Wordle aficionado, consider these five-letter words starting with 'P' to enhance your game strategy.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prank | A practical joke or mischievous act |
| Plant | A living organism that typically grows in soil |
| Plead | Make an emotional appeal |
| Pluck | Take hold of and quickly remove |
| Pouch | A small bag or flexible container |
Unusual and rare word examples
Now for the hidden gems of the English languageārare and unusual six-letter words starting with 'P' that add a touch of mystery and intrigue to any conversation.
Panada
- Definition: A paste or gruel of bread crumbs, flour, etc., moistened with water or broth.
- Interesting Fact: The word has Spanish origins, initially referring to a type of bread soup.
- Example in a Sentence: The chef prepared a traditional panada to serve as a comforting side dish.
Putter
- Definition: To occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual manner.
- Interesting Fact: "Putter" is believed to come from the Middle English "potter," meaning to poke or meddle.
- Example in a Sentence: He spent the afternoon puttering around the garden.
Piffle
- Definition: Nonsense or trivial talk.
- Interesting Fact: First used around the 19th century, it's often employed to dismiss something as silly.
- Example in a Sentence: His argument was dismissed as pure piffle by the critics.
Pother
- Definition: A commotion or fuss.
- Interesting Fact: Dating back to the 16th century, "pother" is thought to be related to "potherb," suggesting a smoky disturbance.
- Example in a Sentence: All this pother over a simple mistake seemed unnecessary.
Pogrom
- Definition: An organized massacre or persecution of a minority group.
- Interesting Fact: The term is derived from the Russian word "ŠæŠ¾Š³ŃŠ¾ĢŠ¼," which means devastation.
- Example in a Sentence: Historical texts document the tragic pogroms that occurred during that era.
Final words
Embarking on the journey through six-letter words that start with 'P' reveals a fascinating tapestry of language brimming with energy, complexity, and fun. Whether they're commonly used or rare finds, each word contributes its own special note to the symphony of English. As you continue to explore and expand your vocabulary, remember the power of 'P' and its ability to transform simple sounds into meaningful expressions. Happy exploring!
