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 |
|---|---|---|
| hyoidean | 14 | 14 |
| hyoids | 11 | 11 |
| hyoscine | 16 | 16 |
| hyoscines | 17 | 17 |
| hyoscyamine | 24 | 24 |
| hyoscyamines | 25 | 25 |
| hypanthia | 19 | 19 |
| hypanthium | 24 | 24 |
| hyperacid | 20 | 20 |
| hyperacidities | 25 | 25 |
| hyperacidity | 25 | 25 |
| hyperactive | 25 | 25 |
| hyperactivities | 29 | 29 |
| hyperactivity | 29 | 29 |
| hyperacuities | 24 | 24 |
| hyperacuity | 24 | 24 |
| hyperaesthesia | 23 | 23 |
| hyperaesthesias | 24 | 24 |
| hyperaesthetic | 26 | 26 |
| hyperaggressive | 30 | 30 |
| hyperarid | 17 | 17 |
| hyperbaric | 23 | 23 |
| hyperbarically | 31 | 31 |
| hyperbolic | 24 | 24 |
| hyperbolical | 27 | 27 |
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