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 |
|---|---|---|
| gelatinizing | 28 | 28 |
| gelatinous | 15 | 15 |
| gelatinously | 20 | 20 |
| gelatinousness | 20 | 20 |
| gelatins | 12 | 12 |
| gelation | 12 | 12 |
| gelations | 13 | 13 |
| gelatis | 10 | 10 |
| gelding | 14 | 14 |
| geldings | 15 | 15 |
| gelid | 9 | 9 |
| gelidities | 14 | 14 |
| gelidity | 14 | 14 |
| gelidly | 14 | 14 |
| gelignite | 15 | 15 |
| gelignites | 16 | 16 |
| gellies | 11 | 11 |
| gelling | 14 | 14 |
| gelsemia | 14 | 14 |
| gematria | 13 | 13 |
| gematrias | 14 | 14 |
| gemeinschaft | 26 | 26 |
| gemeinschafts | 27 | 27 |
| gemfibrozil | 32 | 32 |
| gemfibrozils | 33 | 33 |
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