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
hydration 15 15
hydrations 16 16
hydraulic 19 19
hydraulically 27 27
hydraulics 20 20
hydrazide 24 24
hydrazides 25 25
hydrazine 24 24
hydrazines 25 25
hydria 11 11
hydriae 12 12
hydric 14 14
hydrid 12 12
hydride 13 13
hydrides 14 14
hydrids 13 13
hydrilla 15 15
hydrillas 16 16
hydrobiological 30 30
hydrobiologist 25 25
hydrobiologists 26 26
hydrobiology 25 25
hydrocephalic 30 30
hydrocephalics 31 31
hydrochloride 25 25

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