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
gainsaid 12 12
gainsay 12 12
gainsayer 14 14
gainsayers 15 15
gainsaying 18 18
gainsays 13 13
gainst 9 9
gait 6 6
gaited 9 9
gaiter 8 8
gaitered 11 11
gaiters 9 9
gaiting 12 12
gaits 7 7
galabia 13 13
galabias 14 14
galabieh 16 16
galabiehs 17 17
galabiya 16 16
galabiyas 17 17
galactic 17 17
galactosamine 23 23
galactosamines 24 24
galactosemia 21 21
galactosemias 22 22

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