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 |
|---|---|---|
| inadmissible | 21 | 21 |
| inadmissibly | 23 | 23 |
| inadvertence | 22 | 22 |
| inadvertences | 23 | 23 |
| inadvertencies | 24 | 24 |
| inadvertency | 24 | 24 |
| inadvertent | 18 | 18 |
| inadvertently | 23 | 23 |
| inadvisability | 26 | 26 |
| inadvisable | 21 | 21 |
| inalienability | 23 | 23 |
| inalienable | 18 | 18 |
| inalienably | 20 | 20 |
| inalterability | 22 | 22 |
| inalterable | 17 | 17 |
| inalterableness | 22 | 22 |
| inalterably | 19 | 19 |
| inamorata | 13 | 13 |
| inamoratas | 14 | 14 |
| inane | 7 | 7 |
| inanely | 12 | 12 |
| inaneness | 12 | 12 |
| inanenesses | 14 | 14 |
| inaner | 8 | 8 |
| inanes | 8 | 8 |
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