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 |
|---|---|---|
| grister | 9 | 9 |
| gristers | 10 | 10 |
| gristle | 10 | 10 |
| gristles | 11 | 11 |
| gristlier | 12 | 12 |
| gristliest | 13 | 13 |
| gristliness | 15 | 15 |
| gristly | 12 | 12 |
| gristmill | 16 | 16 |
| gristmills | 17 | 17 |
| grists | 8 | 8 |
| grit | 6 | 6 |
| grith | 9 | 9 |
| griths | 10 | 10 |
| grits | 7 | 7 |
| gritted | 10 | 10 |
| gritter | 9 | 9 |
| gritters | 10 | 10 |
| grittier | 10 | 10 |
| grittiest | 11 | 11 |
| grittily | 13 | 13 |
| grittiness | 13 | 13 |
| gritting | 13 | 13 |
| gritty | 10 | 10 |
| grivet | 12 | 12 |
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