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 |
|---|---|---|
| hippyish | 20 | 20 |
| hips | 9 | 9 |
| hipshot | 14 | 14 |
| hipster | 12 | 12 |
| hipsterism | 18 | 18 |
| hipsterisms | 19 | 19 |
| hipsters | 13 | 13 |
| hirable | 13 | 13 |
| hiragana | 13 | 13 |
| hiraganas | 14 | 14 |
| hircine | 13 | 13 |
| hire | 6 | 6 |
| hireable | 14 | 14 |
| hired | 8 | 8 |
| hiree | 7 | 7 |
| hirees | 8 | 8 |
| hireling | 14 | 14 |
| hirelings | 15 | 15 |
| hirer | 7 | 7 |
| hirers | 8 | 8 |
| hires | 7 | 7 |
| hiring | 11 | 11 |
| hirple | 12 | 12 |
| hirpled | 14 | 14 |
| hirples | 13 | 13 |
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