PEPPER is a playable word

pepper Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
peppered, peppering, peppers
to season with pepper (a pungent condiment)
17 Playable Words can be made from "PEPPER"
   2-Letter Words (3 found)
   3-Letter Words (6 found)
   4-Letter Words (7 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)