The letter I is a versatile vowel in Scrabble, valued at 1 point, and is essential for creating a wide variety of words. Because it appears frequently in English, knowing words with the letter I can help you build both short and long words, such as in, if, ice, and icon. Short words with I are especially useful for fitting tiles into tight spots on the board or for making parallel plays. Even though I has a low point value, placing it on double or triple word score squares can maximize your score and help you connect multiple words in one turn.
Effectively playing the letter I often involves extending existing words by adding this vowel to create new variations or plurals. For example, adding I to tin can form tiny, or using it in longer words like invite or initial can earn you substantial points if placed strategically. Being familiar with two- and three-letter words containing I also helps maintain flexibility when the board is crowded. Mastering the placement and timing of the letter I can greatly improve your overall Scrabble strategy and increase your chances of winning.
Word | Scrabble© Points | WWF Points |
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aahing | 11 | 11 |
aalii | 6 | 6 |
aaliis | 7 | 7 |
abaci | 11 | 11 |
abacterial | 17 | 17 |
abandoning | 19 | 19 |
abapical | 18 | 18 |
abashing | 16 | 16 |
abasia | 9 | 9 |
abasias | 10 | 10 |
abasing | 13 | 13 |
abating | 13 | 13 |
abatis | 9 | 9 |
abatises | 11 | 11 |
abattis | 10 | 10 |
abattises | 12 | 12 |
abattoir | 11 | 11 |
abattoirs | 12 | 12 |
abaxial | 18 | 18 |
abaxile | 18 | 18 |
abbacies | 17 | 17 |
abbatial | 15 | 15 |
abbotcies | 18 | 18 |
abbreviate | 20 | 20 |
abbreviated | 22 | 22 |
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