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
filaria 11 11
filariae 12 12
filarial 13 13
filarian 13 13
filariases 14 14
filariasis 14 14
filariid 13 13
filariids 14 14
filature 13 13
filatures 14 14
filbert 14 14
filberts 15 15
filch 14 14
filched 17 17
filcher 16 16
filchers 17 17
filches 16 16
filching 20 20
file 8 8
fileable 16 16
filed 10 10
filefish 17 17
filefishes 19 19
filemot 14 14
filename 16 16

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