Words with the letter I

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
helicopts 18 18
helilift 15 15
helilifted 18 18
helilifting 21 21
helilifts 16 16
helio 8 8
heliocentric 22 22
heliograph 20 20
heliographic 25 25
heliographs 21 21
heliolatries 16 16
heliolatrous 17 17
heliolatry 16 16
heliometer 16 16
heliometers 17 17
heliometric 20 20
heliometrically 28 28
helios 9 9
heliosphere 19 19
heliospheres 20 20
heliospheric 23 23
heliostat 12 12
heliostats 13 13
heliotrope 16 16
heliotropes 17 17

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