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 |
|---|---|---|
| headachier | 18 | 18 |
| headachiest | 19 | 19 |
| headbutting | 21 | 21 |
| headfirst | 15 | 15 |
| headfish | 16 | 16 |
| headfishes | 18 | 18 |
| headhunting | 21 | 21 |
| headier | 10 | 10 |
| headiest | 11 | 11 |
| headily | 13 | 13 |
| headiness | 13 | 13 |
| headinesses | 15 | 15 |
| heading | 13 | 13 |
| headings | 14 | 14 |
| headlight | 17 | 17 |
| headlights | 18 | 18 |
| headline | 13 | 13 |
| headlined | 15 | 15 |
| headliner | 14 | 14 |
| headliners | 15 | 15 |
| headlines | 14 | 14 |
| headlining | 18 | 18 |
| headmastership | 25 | 25 |
| headmasterships | 26 | 26 |
| headmistress | 18 | 18 |
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