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 |
|---|---|---|
| drearily | 12 | 12 |
| dreariness | 12 | 12 |
| drearinesses | 14 | 14 |
| dreckier | 16 | 16 |
| dreckiest | 17 | 17 |
| dreckish | 18 | 18 |
| dredging | 15 | 15 |
| dredgings | 16 | 16 |
| dreeing | 11 | 11 |
| dreggier | 13 | 13 |
| dreggiest | 14 | 14 |
| dreggish | 15 | 15 |
| dreich | 12 | 12 |
| dreidel | 10 | 10 |
| dreidels | 11 | 11 |
| dreidl | 9 | 9 |
| dreidls | 10 | 10 |
| dreigh | 11 | 11 |
| drekkier | 17 | 17 |
| drekkiest | 18 | 18 |
| drenching | 19 | 19 |
| dressier | 9 | 9 |
| dressiest | 10 | 10 |
| dressily | 12 | 12 |
| dressiness | 12 | 12 |
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