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 |
|---|---|---|
| intermitotic | 19 | 19 |
| intermits | 13 | 13 |
| intermitted | 16 | 16 |
| intermittence | 21 | 21 |
| intermittences | 22 | 22 |
| intermittencies | 23 | 23 |
| intermittency | 23 | 23 |
| intermittent | 17 | 17 |
| intermittently | 22 | 22 |
| intermitter | 15 | 15 |
| intermitters | 16 | 16 |
| intermitting | 19 | 19 |
| intermix | 19 | 19 |
| intermixed | 22 | 22 |
| intermixes | 21 | 21 |
| intermixing | 25 | 25 |
| intermixture | 24 | 24 |
| intermixtures | 25 | 25 |
| intermodal | 16 | 16 |
| intermodulation | 23 | 23 |
| intermolecular | 24 | 24 |
| intermont | 14 | 14 |
| intermontane | 18 | 18 |
| intermountain | 20 | 20 |
| intern | 8 | 8 |
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