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 |
|---|---|---|
| hypermetropic | 29 | 29 |
| hypermiler | 21 | 21 |
| hypermilers | 22 | 22 |
| hypermiling | 25 | 25 |
| hypermnesia | 22 | 22 |
| hypermnesias | 23 | 23 |
| hypermnesic | 25 | 25 |
| hypermobilities | 29 | 29 |
| hypermobility | 29 | 29 |
| hypermodernist | 26 | 26 |
| hypermodernists | 27 | 27 |
| hypermutability | 32 | 32 |
| hyperopia | 19 | 19 |
| hyperopias | 20 | 20 |
| hyperopic | 22 | 22 |
| hyperostosis | 19 | 19 |
| hyperostotic | 22 | 22 |
| hyperparasite | 23 | 23 |
| hyperparasites | 24 | 24 |
| hyperparasitic | 27 | 27 |
| hyperparasitism | 28 | 28 |
| hyperphagia | 25 | 25 |
| hyperphagias | 26 | 26 |
| hyperphagic | 28 | 28 |
| hyperphysical | 31 | 31 |
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