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 |
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abbreviates | 21 | 21 |
abbreviating | 25 | 25 |
abbreviation | 23 | 23 |
abbreviations | 24 | 24 |
abbreviator | 21 | 21 |
abbreviators | 22 | 22 |
abdicable | 20 | 20 |
abdicate | 15 | 15 |
abdicated | 17 | 17 |
abdicates | 16 | 16 |
abdicating | 20 | 20 |
abdication | 18 | 18 |
abdications | 19 | 19 |
abdicator | 16 | 16 |
abdicators | 17 | 17 |
abdomina | 16 | 16 |
abdominal | 18 | 18 |
abdominally | 23 | 23 |
abducing | 19 | 19 |
abducting | 20 | 20 |
abduction | 18 | 18 |
abductions | 19 | 19 |
abecedarian | 19 | 19 |
abecedarians | 20 | 20 |
abegging | 18 | 18 |
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