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 |
|---|---|---|
| irrational | 12 | 12 |
| irrationalism | 18 | 18 |
| irrationalisms | 19 | 19 |
| irrationalist | 15 | 15 |
| irrationalistic | 20 | 20 |
| irrationalists | 16 | 16 |
| irrationalities | 17 | 17 |
| irrationality | 17 | 17 |
| irrationally | 17 | 17 |
| irrationals | 13 | 13 |
| irreal | 7 | 7 |
| irrealities | 12 | 12 |
| irreality | 12 | 12 |
| irreclaimable | 24 | 24 |
| irreclaimably | 26 | 26 |
| irreconcilable | 26 | 26 |
| irreconcilables | 27 | 27 |
| irreconcilably | 28 | 28 |
| irrecoverable | 24 | 24 |
| irrecoverably | 26 | 26 |
| irrecusable | 19 | 19 |
| irrecusably | 21 | 21 |
| irredeemable | 20 | 20 |
| irredeemably | 22 | 22 |
| irredenta | 11 | 11 |
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