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
idiotypes 15 15
idiotypic 18 18
idle 6 6
idled 8 8
idleness 11 11
idlenesses 13 13
idler 7 7
idlers 8 8
idles 7 7
idlesse 9 9
idlesses 10 10
idlest 8 8
idling 11 11
idly 8 8
idocrase 12 12
idocrases 13 13
idol 6 6
idolater 10 10
idolaters 11 11
idolator 10 10
idolators 11 11
idolatries 12 12
idolatrous 13 13
idolatrously 18 18
idolatrousness 18 18

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