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 |
|---|---|---|
| gastroliths | 16 | 16 |
| gastronomic | 20 | 20 |
| gastronomical | 23 | 23 |
| gastronomically | 28 | 28 |
| gastronomies | 18 | 18 |
| gastronomist | 18 | 18 |
| gastronomists | 19 | 19 |
| gastroscopic | 23 | 23 |
| gastroscopies | 21 | 21 |
| gastroscopist | 21 | 21 |
| gastroscopists | 22 | 22 |
| gastrotrich | 18 | 18 |
| gastrotrichs | 19 | 19 |
| gastrulating | 19 | 19 |
| gastrulation | 17 | 17 |
| gastrulations | 18 | 18 |
| gatching | 18 | 18 |
| gatekeeping | 23 | 23 |
| gatelike | 15 | 15 |
| gathering | 16 | 16 |
| gatherings | 17 | 17 |
| gating | 11 | 11 |
| gatings | 12 | 12 |
| gaucherie | 17 | 17 |
| gaucheries | 18 | 18 |
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