Words with the letter I

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
anchovies 19 19
anchusin 16 16
anchusins 17 17
ancient 12 12
ancienter 14 14
ancientest 15 15
anciently 17 17
ancientness 17 17
ancientries 16 16
ancientry 16 16
ancients 13 13
ancilla 13 13
ancillae 14 14
ancillaries 17 17
ancillary 17 17
ancillas 14 14
anconoid 14 14
ancylostomiases 25 25
ancylostomiasis 25 25
andalusite 14 14
andalusites 15 15
andantino 13 13
andantinos 14 14
andesite 10 10
andesites 11 11

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