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 |
|---|---|---|
| homiletic | 18 | 18 |
| homiletical | 21 | 21 |
| homiletics | 19 | 19 |
| homilies | 14 | 14 |
| homilist | 14 | 14 |
| homilists | 15 | 15 |
| homily | 14 | 14 |
| homines | 13 | 13 |
| hominess | 14 | 14 |
| hominesses | 16 | 16 |
| homing | 14 | 14 |
| hominian | 15 | 15 |
| hominians | 16 | 16 |
| hominid | 14 | 14 |
| hominids | 15 | 15 |
| hominies | 14 | 14 |
| hominin | 14 | 14 |
| hominine | 15 | 15 |
| hominins | 15 | 15 |
| hominization | 28 | 28 |
| hominizations | 29 | 29 |
| hominize | 23 | 23 |
| hominized | 25 | 25 |
| hominizes | 24 | 24 |
| hominizing | 28 | 28 |
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