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 |
|---|---|---|
| lingams | 14 | 14 |
| lingas | 10 | 10 |
| lingcod | 15 | 15 |
| lingcods | 16 | 16 |
| linger | 10 | 10 |
| lingered | 13 | 13 |
| lingerer | 12 | 12 |
| lingerers | 13 | 13 |
| lingerie | 12 | 12 |
| lingeries | 13 | 13 |
| lingering | 16 | 16 |
| lingeringly | 21 | 21 |
| lingers | 11 | 11 |
| lingier | 11 | 11 |
| lingiest | 12 | 12 |
| lingo | 9 | 9 |
| lingoes | 11 | 11 |
| lingonberries | 21 | 21 |
| lingonberry | 21 | 21 |
| lingos | 10 | 10 |
| lings | 9 | 9 |
| lingua | 11 | 11 |
| linguae | 12 | 12 |
| lingual | 13 | 13 |
| lingually | 18 | 18 |
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