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 |
|---|---|---|
| gingerbread | 20 | 20 |
| gingerbreaded | 23 | 23 |
| gingerbreads | 21 | 21 |
| gingerbready | 23 | 23 |
| gingered | 14 | 14 |
| gingering | 17 | 17 |
| gingerliness | 19 | 19 |
| gingerly | 16 | 16 |
| gingerroot | 15 | 15 |
| gingerroots | 16 | 16 |
| gingers | 12 | 12 |
| gingersnap | 19 | 19 |
| gingersnaps | 20 | 20 |
| gingery | 14 | 14 |
| gingham | 17 | 17 |
| ginghams | 18 | 18 |
| gingili | 13 | 13 |
| gingilis | 14 | 14 |
| gingilli | 15 | 15 |
| gingillis | 16 | 16 |
| gingiva | 16 | 16 |
| gingivae | 17 | 17 |
| gingival | 18 | 18 |
| gingivectomies | 29 | 29 |
| gingivectomy | 29 | 29 |
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