Words with the letter I

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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
lightninged	21	21
lightnings	19	19
lightplane	20	20
lightplanes	21	21
lightproof	21	21
lights	11	11
lightship	19	19
lightships	20	20
lightsome	17	17
lightsomely	22	22
lightsomeness	22	22
lighttight	19	19
lightweight	23	23
lightweights	24	24
lightwood	18	18
lightwoods	19	19
lignan	11	11
lignans	12	12
ligneous	13	13
lignification	24	24
lignifications	25	25
lignified	17	17
lignifies	16	16
lignify	16	16
lignifying	22	22