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 |
|---|---|---|
| inharmoniously | 25 | 25 |
| inharmony | 18 | 18 |
| inhaul | 11 | 11 |
| inhauler | 13 | 13 |
| inhaulers | 14 | 14 |
| inhauls | 12 | 12 |
| inhere | 9 | 9 |
| inhered | 11 | 11 |
| inherence | 16 | 16 |
| inherences | 17 | 17 |
| inherent | 12 | 12 |
| inherently | 17 | 17 |
| inheres | 10 | 10 |
| inhering | 14 | 14 |
| inherit | 10 | 10 |
| inheritability | 23 | 23 |
| inheritable | 18 | 18 |
| inheritableness | 23 | 23 |
| inheritance | 18 | 18 |
| inheritances | 19 | 19 |
| inherited | 13 | 13 |
| inheriting | 16 | 16 |
| inheritor | 12 | 12 |
| inheritors | 13 | 13 |
| inheritress | 14 | 14 |
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