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 |
|---|---|---|
| egyptian | 16 | 16 |
| egyptians | 17 | 17 |
| ehrlichioses | 20 | 20 |
| ehrlichiosis | 20 | 20 |
| eicosanoid | 15 | 15 |
| eicosanoids | 16 | 16 |
| eide | 5 | 5 |
| eider | 6 | 6 |
| eiderdown | 15 | 15 |
| eiderdowns | 16 | 16 |
| eiders | 7 | 7 |
| eidetic | 11 | 11 |
| eidetically | 19 | 19 |
| eidetics | 12 | 12 |
| eidola | 8 | 8 |
| eidolic | 12 | 12 |
| eidolon | 10 | 10 |
| eidolons | 11 | 11 |
| eidos | 6 | 6 |
| eigenmode | 16 | 16 |
| eigenmodes | 17 | 17 |
| eigenvalue | 19 | 19 |
| eigenvalues | 20 | 20 |
| eigenvector | 21 | 21 |
| eigenvectors | 22 | 22 |
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