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 |
|---|---|---|
| academia | 15 | 15 |
| academias | 16 | 16 |
| academic | 18 | 18 |
| academical | 21 | 21 |
| academically | 26 | 26 |
| academician | 22 | 22 |
| academicians | 23 | 23 |
| academicism | 24 | 24 |
| academicisms | 25 | 25 |
| academics | 19 | 19 |
| academies | 16 | 16 |
| academism | 19 | 19 |
| academisms | 20 | 20 |
| acai | 7 | 7 |
| acais | 8 | 8 |
| acanthi | 13 | 13 |
| acapnia | 14 | 14 |
| acapnias | 15 | 15 |
| acari | 8 | 8 |
| acariases | 12 | 12 |
| acariasis | 12 | 12 |
| acaricidal | 18 | 18 |
| acaricide | 16 | 16 |
| acaricides | 17 | 17 |
| acarid | 10 | 10 |
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