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 |
|---|---|---|
| gibberishes | 21 | 21 |
| gibbers | 15 | 15 |
| gibbet | 14 | 14 |
| gibbeted | 17 | 17 |
| gibbeting | 20 | 20 |
| gibbets | 15 | 15 |
| gibbetted | 18 | 18 |
| gibbetting | 21 | 21 |
| gibbing | 18 | 18 |
| gibbon | 15 | 15 |
| gibbons | 16 | 16 |
| gibbose | 15 | 15 |
| gibbosities | 19 | 19 |
| gibbosity | 19 | 19 |
| gibbous | 16 | 16 |
| gibbsite | 16 | 16 |
| gibbsites | 17 | 17 |
| gibe | 9 | 9 |
| gibed | 11 | 11 |
| giber | 10 | 10 |
| gibers | 11 | 11 |
| gibes | 10 | 10 |
| gibing | 14 | 14 |
| gibingly | 19 | 19 |
| giblet | 12 | 12 |
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