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 |
|---|---|---|
| hexing | 18 | 18 |
| hexobarbital | 28 | 28 |
| hexobarbitals | 29 | 29 |
| hexokinase | 24 | 24 |
| hexokinases | 25 | 25 |
| hexosaminidase | 28 | 28 |
| hexylic | 22 | 22 |
| hexylresorcinol | 32 | 32 |
| hi | 4 | 4 |
| hiatal | 9 | 9 |
| hiatus | 9 | 9 |
| hiatuses | 11 | 11 |
| hibachi | 17 | 17 |
| hibachis | 18 | 18 |
| hibernacula | 22 | 22 |
| hibernaculum | 27 | 27 |
| hibernal | 15 | 15 |
| hibernate | 15 | 15 |
| hibernated | 17 | 17 |
| hibernates | 16 | 16 |
| hibernating | 20 | 20 |
| hibernation | 18 | 18 |
| hibernations | 19 | 19 |
| hibernator | 16 | 16 |
| hibernators | 17 | 17 |
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