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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
linguals 14 14
linguica 16 16
linguicas 17 17
linguine 14 14
linguines 15 15
linguini 14 14
linguinis 15 15
linguisa 13 13
linguisas 14 14
linguist 13 13
linguistic 18 18
linguistical 21 21
linguistically 26 26
linguistician 22 22
linguisticians 23 23
linguistics 19 19
linguists 14 14
lingula 13 13
lingulae 14 14
lingular 14 14
lingy 11 11
linhay 12 12
linhays 13 13
linier 8 8
liniest 9 9

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