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 |
|---|---|---|
| lyophiled | 19 | 19 |
| lyophilic | 21 | 21 |
| lyophilise | 19 | 19 |
| lyophilization | 33 | 33 |
| lyophilizations | 34 | 34 |
| lyophilize | 28 | 28 |
| lyophilized | 30 | 30 |
| lyophilizer | 29 | 29 |
| lyophilizers | 30 | 30 |
| lyophilizing | 33 | 33 |
| lyrebird | 15 | 15 |
| lyrebirds | 16 | 16 |
| lyric | 11 | 11 |
| lyrical | 14 | 14 |
| lyrically | 19 | 19 |
| lyricalness | 19 | 19 |
| lyricise | 14 | 14 |
| lyricised | 16 | 16 |
| lyricises | 15 | 15 |
| lyricising | 19 | 19 |
| lyricism | 17 | 17 |
| lyricisms | 18 | 18 |
| lyricist | 14 | 14 |
| lyricists | 15 | 15 |
| lyricize | 23 | 23 |
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